In the event that someone is not breathing and does not have a pulse, an untrained rescuer who is not certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required to perform:
A. Chest compressions at a rate of 80 to 90 per minute
B. Chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
C. Chest compressions at a rate of 80 per minute
D. Chest compressions at a rate of 50 per minute
Answer: B
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