CPR Techniques for Adults & Children 3

Question 1

For an infant, how many fingers or what technique is used by a single rescuer for compressions?

Accepted Answer

Two fingers in the center of the chest

Answer

A single rescuer uses two fingers just below the nipple line on an infant.

Question 2

What is the compression depth for a child (age 1 to puberty)?

Accepted Answer

About 2 inches (5 cm) or one-third the chest depth

Answer

Children should be compressed about 2 inches or one-third the depth of the chest.

Question 3

When two rescuers perform CPR on an infant, which technique is preferred for compressions?

Accepted Answer

Two-thumb encircling hands technique

Answer

With two rescuers, the two-thumb encircling hands technique provides better compressions for infants.

Question 4

What is the correct head position to open the airway in an unresponsive adult with no suspected neck injury?

Accepted Answer

Head-tilt, chin-lift

Answer

The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver opens the airway when no neck injury is suspected.

Question 5

If a neck or spinal injury is suspected, which airway technique should be used?

Accepted Answer

Jaw-thrust maneuver

Answer

The jaw-thrust opens the airway without moving the neck when spinal injury is suspected.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Practice Test