During Properly Performed External Chest Compression on Children Under 8

question 60

Multiple Choice

During properly performed external chest compression on children under 8 years old or on large toddlers, how much should the sternum be compressed?

• A) 0.5 in
• B) 1.0 in
• C) 2.0 in
• D) 3.0 in

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