During properly performed external chest compression on infants, how much should the sternum be compressed?
a. 0.5 in
b. 1.0 in
c. 1.5 in
d. 2.0 in
ANS: C
Compress the sternum approximately 01.5 in (4 cm) at a rate of at least 100/min.
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