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Pediatric Basic Life Support ( 10 Questions)
During pediatric basic life support (BLS), what is the correct compression depth for chest compressions in infants?
A. The correct compression depth for infants during pediatric BLS is approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).
B. 1.5 inches (4 cm) is the correct compression depth for children (ages 1 to puberty).
C. 2 inches (5 cm) is the correct compression depth for adult patients.
D. 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) is not the recommended compression depth for any age group in BLS.
A. The correct compression depth for infants during pediatric BLS is approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).
B. 1.5 inches (4 cm) is the correct compression depth for children (ages 1 to puberty).
C. 2 inches (5 cm) is the correct compression depth for adult patients.
D. 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) is not the recommended compression depth for any age group in BLS.