The Nurse Has Just Called a Code and Is Preparing

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just called a code and is preparing to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child.Where does the nurse position the hands for chest compressions?

• A) Puts both hands over the upper half of the child's sternum.
• B) Places the heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum.
• C) Puts the heels of both hands on the lower third of the sternum.
• D) Places two fingers below the left nipple line at the sternum.

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