CPR For Specific Populations 3

Question 1

For a newborn immediately after birth, what is the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio?

Accepted Answer

3:1

Answer

Neonatal resuscitation uses a 3:1 compression-to-ventilation ratio.

Question 2

What is the primary cause of cardiac arrest in most children and infants?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory failure or arrest

Answer

Pediatric arrests are most often caused by respiratory problems rather than primary cardiac events.

Question 3

How should you open the airway of an infant with no suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Head-tilt/chin-lift to a neutral 'sniffing' position

Answer

An infant's airway is opened to a neutral 'sniffing' position to avoid over-extending the soft trachea.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Brachial artery in the upper arm

Answer

The brachial artery is the preferred site to check an infant's pulse.

Question 5

What compression depth is recommended for a child (1 year to puberty)?

Accepted Answer

About 1/3 the depth of the chest, roughly 2 inches (5 cm)

Answer

For a child, compress about one-third the chest depth, approximately 2 inches (5 cm).

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test