Pediatric Basic Life Support

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Question 1 :

During pediatric basic life support (BLS), what is the correct compression depth for chest compressions in infants?

A. The correct compression depth for infants during pediatric BLS is approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm).

B. 1.5 inches (4 cm) is the correct compression depth for children (ages 1 to puberty).

C. 2 inches (5 cm) is the correct compression depth for adult patients.

D. 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) is not the recommended compression depth for any age group in BLS.