Question

(3.1.c) cardiac emergencies: quiz
match the following cpr chest compression hand positions to the proper skill:
the center of the chest
the pads of two or three fingers
the thumb side of the fist placed just above the navel
both hands, one on top of the other
:: chest compressions for an infant :: chest compressions for an adult or child :: not applicable to cpr :: chest compressions for an adult, child or infant

Explanation:

For CPR on an adult or child, the proper hand - position is both hands, one on top of the other, placed in the center of the chest. For an infant, chest compressions are done with the pads of two or three fingers. The thumb side of the fist placed just above the navel is not applicable to CPR.

Answer:

The center of the chest - Chest compressions for an adult or child
The pads of two or three fingers - Chest compressions for an infant
The thumb side of the fist placed just above the navel - Not applicable to CPR
Both hands, one on top of the other - Chest compressions for an adult or child