CPR Child and Infant CPR 2

Question 1

What is the preferred two-rescuer compression technique for infant CPR?

Accepted Answer

Two thumb-encircling hands technique

Answer

Two fingers

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One-handed technique

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Heel of one hand

Question 2

What is the correct compression depth for an infant?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Answer

At least 0.5 inches

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At least 2 inches

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At least 1 inch

Question 3

Why is respiratory arrest a more common trigger for pediatric cardiac arrest than in adults?

Accepted Answer

Children's cardiac arrests are more often caused by airway or breathing problems rather than primary cardiac events

Answer

Children have weaker hearts

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Children's hearts are more susceptible to arrhythmias

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Children do not experience ventricular fibrillation

Question 4

How should you open the airway in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Neutral or slightly sniffing position (gentle tilt)

Answer

Full head-tilt as in adults

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Jaw-thrust only

Answer

No tilt — keep the head flat

Question 5

When performing mouth-to-mouth-and-nose rescue breathing for an infant, how much air should you deliver?

Accepted Answer

Just enough to see the chest rise

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A large adult-sized breath

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Two full breaths back-to-back

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As much as the lungs can hold

Question 6

Should a pediatric AED setting or dose-attenuator be used for children under 8 years old?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a pediatric attenuator or pediatric mode reduces the energy dose to a child-appropriate level

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No, adult settings are always preferred

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Pediatric settings are optional and make no difference

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AEDs should never be used on children