Question

student cpr
test question 5 of 20
you are performing cpr on an 8 month old infant and an aed arrives. how would you apply the pads on the infant?
a one on the center of the chest and the other on the center of the back
b one on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left rib cage
c one on the upper left chest and the other on the lower right rib cage
d apply both pads near the center of the infants chest

Explanation:

For infants (under 1 year old), when using an AED, the correct pad placement is one on the center of the chest and the other on the center of the back. This is because the standard anterior - posterior placement is used for infants to ensure effective delivery of the shock without interference from the infant's small size and anatomy. Option B and C describe placements used for adults/children (not infants), and option D (placing both on the chest) is incorrect as it can cause interference and ineffective shock delivery.

Answer:

A. One on the center of the chest and the other on the center of the back