Which of the following describe the MOST appropriate method of performing chest compressions on an adult patient in cardiac arrest?

A. Compress the chest to a depth of 1 1/2" to 2", allow full recoil of the chest after each compression, minimize interruptions in chest compressions.
B. Allow full recoil of the chest after each compression, compress the chest to a depth of 2", deliver compressions at a rate of at least 80/min
C. Do not interrupt chest compressions for any reason, compress the chest to a depth of 1 1/2" to 2", allow partial recoil of the chest after each compression
D. Minimize interruptions in chest compressions, provide 70% compression time and 30% relaxation time, deliver compressions at a rate of 100/min


Answer: A. Compress the chest to a depth of 1 1/2" to 2", allow full recoil of the chest after each compression, minimize interruptions in chest compressions.

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