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Which of the following statements regarding 2-rescuer child CPR is correct?

  • A. The chest should not be allowed to fully recoil in between compressions as this may impede venous return.
  • B. Compress the chest with one or two hands to a depth equal to one-half to one third the diameter of the chest.
  • C. The chest should be compressed with one hand and a compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2 should be delivered.
  • D. A compression to ventilation ratio of 15:2 should be delivered without pauses in compressions to deliver ventilations.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct statement regarding 2-rescuer child CPR is to compress the chest with one or two hands to a depth equal to one-half to one third the diameter of the chest. This technique ensures effective chest compressions without causing excessive damage to the chest. Choice A is incorrect because allowing the chest to fully recoil between compressions is essential to facilitate optimal blood flow during CPR. Choice C is incorrect as it describes a compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2, which is not the recommended ratio for child CPR. Choice D is incorrect as a compression to ventilation ratio of 15:2 is not standard practice for child CPR, and pauses in compressions are necessary to provide ventilations effectively.