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The nurse is teaching infant CPR to a group of newly graduated nurses hired to work in the labor and delivery unit. The nurse understands that proper technique with infants includes which action? Select all that apply.

  • A. The femoral artery is checked for a pulse following each cycle of CPR.
  • B. Chest compression depth should be approximately 1.5 inches, or 4 cm.
  • C. A single rescuer should use three fingers on the dominant hand to do compressions.
  • D. Rest the infant facedown on the forearm with the hand supporting the head and jaw.
  • E. If arrest is witnessed the emergency response system should be activated before beginning CPR.
Correct Answer: B,E

Rationale: Compression depth of 1.5 inches (B) and activating emergency response before CPR in witnessed arrest (E) are correct. Brachial pulse is checked (A), two fingers are used (C), and facedown positioning is for choking (D).