The effectiveness of chest compressions are most effectively assessed by
A. listening for a heartbeat with each compression
B. carefully measuring the depth of each compression
C. palpating for a carotid pulse with each compression
D. measuring the systolic blood pressure during compressions
Answer: C. palpating for a carotid pulse with each compression
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