Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( 36 Questions)
Incorrect. Placing the hands on the lower half of the breastbone is not the correct hand placement for adult CPR chest compressions. The hands should be positioned higher on the sternum.
Incorrect. Placing one hand on the chest and the other on the forehead is not the correct hand placement for adult CPR. Both hands should be positioned on the sternum.
Incorrect. Placing the hands on the upper abdomen is not the correct hand placement for adult CPR. The hands should be positioned on the sternum.
Correct. The correct hand placement for adult CPR chest compressions is to center the hands on the sternum, between the nipples. Proper hand placement ensures effective compression depth and allows for adequate blood flow during CPR.
A) Incorrect. Placing the hands on the lower half of the breastbone is not the correct hand placement for adult CPR chest compressions. The hands should be positioned higher on the sternum.
B) Incorrect. Placing one hand on the chest and the other on the forehead is not the correct hand placement for adult CPR. Both hands should be positioned on the sternum.
C) Incorrect. Placing the hands on the upper abdomen is not the correct hand placement for adult CPR. The hands should be positioned on the sternum.
D) Correct. The correct hand placement for adult CPR chest compressions is to center the hands on the sternum, between the nipples. Proper hand placement ensures effective compression depth and allows for adequate blood flow during CPR.