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BLS CPR for children and Infants Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How deep should chest compressions be for an infant?✔✔About 1.5 inches or one-third the depth of the chest.
What is the preferred technique for performing compressions on an infant when two rescuers are present?✔✔Use the two-thumb encircling hands technique.
How can you tell if your rescue breaths are effective on an infant?✔✔The chest should visibly rise with each breath.
What should you do if an infant is choking and becomes unconscious?✔✔Start CPR, checking the airway for obstructions before giving rescue breaths.
How do you relieve choking in a conscious infant?✔✔Give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts. 1 / 2
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How often should you check for a pulse when performing rescue breathing on a child?✔✔Every 2 minutes.
What should you do if a child has a pulse but is not breathing?✔✔Provide 1 rescue breath every 2 to 3 seconds.
What is the compression rate for CPR on an infant?✔✔100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Why is it important to allow for full chest recoil during compressions?✔✔It allows the heart to refill with blood between compressions.
What should you do if you find an unresponsive infant but are alone with no phone nearby?✔✔Perform CPR for 2 minutes before leaving to call for help.
How do you open an infant’s airway for rescue breaths?✔✔Use a neutral head position with a slight chin lift.
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