You are administering chest compressions on...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46afd

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46afd

You are administering chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

You are administering chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Proper CPR compression depth for an adult victim • Difference between adult, child, and infant CPR guidelines • Why adequate chest compression depth is critical for circulation

💭 Think About

• Think about which option seems deep enough to squeeze the heart effectively between the sternum and spine in an adult chest. • Consider current CPR standards: does adult CPR usually call for shallow or relatively deep compressions? • Compare the listed depths and ask which range is most likely to create enough blood flow without causing excessive injury.

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm you are thinking about adult CPR, not child or infant. • Visualize the actual distance on a ruler to see how much each option really is. • Ask: Which range best matches what you’ve learned about effective compression depth in basic first aid/CPR training?

Question 1 of 27070

You are administering chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.

1/2 inch or less

1/2 inch to 1 inch

1 inch to 1-1/2 inches

1-1/2 inch to 2 inches