The "landmark" for hand position in CPR for an infant is
A. on the sternum directly between the nipples.
B. just below the line between the nipples.
C. on the upper half of the ribcage.
D. on the xiphoid process.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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