Pediatric Basic Life Support

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Question 5 :

What is the recommended depth for chest compressions in newborns during neonatal resuscitation?

A. 1 inch (2.5 cm) is the recommended compression depth for infants during pediatric BLS.

B. The correct compression depth for newborns during neonatal resuscitation is approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).

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.