CPR Child and Infant CPR 2

Question 1

What is the correct compression depth for an infant during CPR?

Accepted Answer

About 1.5 inches (4 cm)

Answer

Infant compressions should be about 1.5 inches, roughly one-third the depth of the chest.

Question 2

Which technique is recommended for chest compressions on an infant when a single rescuer is present?

Accepted Answer

Two-finger technique on the lower half of the breastbone

Answer

A lone rescuer uses the two-finger technique just below the nipple line on the lower half of the breastbone.

Question 3

What compression depth is recommended for a child (age 1 to puberty) during CPR?

Accepted Answer

About 2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

Child compressions should be about 2 inches, or one-third the depth of the chest.

Question 4

What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing CPR on a child or infant?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

A single rescuer uses 30 compressions to 2 breaths for children and infants, the same as for adults.

Question 5

When two rescuers perform CPR on an infant, what compression-to-ventilation ratio is used?

Accepted Answer

15:2

Answer

With two trained rescuers, infants and children receive 15 compressions to 2 breaths.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test