Question 36 (part 2) · LEK · CPR cycle
In a 3-year-old child, artificial respiration and heart massage involve performing:
- A. 5 chest compressions and 1 breath.
- B. 5 chest compressions and 2 breaths.
- C. 10 chest compressions and 2 breaths.
- D. 15 chest compressions and 2 breaths.
- E. 30 chest compressions and 1 breath.
Hint
Professional rescuers use a different compression-to-ventilation ratio for children than for adults.
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