CPR Child and Infant CPR

Question 1

In CPR guidelines, what age range defines a 'child'?

Accepted Answer

1 year to puberty (approximately 12 years)

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Birth to 1 year

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5 years to 18 years

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2 years to 10 years

Question 2

What is the correct compression depth for child CPR?

Accepted Answer

At least 1.5 inches (4 cm)

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At least 1 inch

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At least 2 inches (5 cm)

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At least 2.5 inches

Question 3

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer child CPR?

Accepted Answer

15:2

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30:2

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20:2

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10:1

Question 4

Where is the correct pulse check location for a child?

Accepted Answer

Carotid (neck) or femoral (groin)

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Radial (wrist)

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Brachial (upper arm)

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Popliteal (behind the knee)

Question 5

For an infant, where should you check for a pulse?

Accepted Answer

Brachial (upper arm)

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Carotid (neck)

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Radial (wrist)

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Femoral (groin)

Question 6

What is the correct compression technique for infant CPR performed by a single rescuer?

Accepted Answer

Two fingers on the center of the chest just below the nipple line

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Heel of one hand on the sternum

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Two thumbs encircling the chest

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Open palm over the entire chest