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Question 73 · LEK · CPR cycle

Indicate the true sentences regarding PBLS:

1) during an infant CPR tidal volumes of approximately 500 mL should be delivered;
2) spend about 10 seconds to determine whether the infant is breathing before starting CPR;
3) you should spend about a minute to perform 5 effective rescue breaths before you start CPR on an infant;
4) while performing CPR on an infant you should compress the chest at a rate of at least 100/min;
5) while performing CPR on an infant you should continue compressions and breaths in the ratio of 15:2;
6) while performing CPR on an infant you should press the centre of the sternum.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,5,6.
  2. B. 2,3,6.
  3. C. 1,3,6.
  4. D. 2,4,5.
  5. E. 2,5,6.
Hint

Recall the infant compression technique and rate, the ratio for healthcare providers and the time allowed for checking breathing.

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