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

A) Compress the chest at least 2 inches, 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 inches, deliver compressions at a rate of at least 80/min
C) Do not interrupt chest compressions for any reason, compress the chest no more than 1½ inches, 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 at least 2 inches, allow full recoil of the chest after each compression, minimize interruptions in chest compressions

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