8.
You are going to administer chest thrusts in an effort to expel an obstruction in an
infant's airway. When you press down with your fingertips, the sternum should be
depressed about:
a. 1/4 inch.
b. 1/2 inch to 1 inch.
c.
1 inch to 1 1/2 inches.
d. 2 inches to 2 1/2 inches.
9.
You are going to administer chest thrusts in an effort to expel an obstruction in an
infant's airway. The fingertips should be placed:
a. Directly over the casualty's left nipple.
b. Directly over the casualty's right nipple.
c.
On the sternum slightly above an imaginary line drawn between the casualty's
nipples.
d. On the sternum slightly below an imaginary line drawn between the casualty's
nipples.
10.
You have unsuccessfully attempted to ventilate an unconscious infant. You
should now:
a. Perform a blind finger sweep.
b. Administer five chest thrusts followed by five abdominal thrusts.
c.
Administer five backblows followed by five abdominal thrusts.
d. Administer five backblows followed by five chest thrusts.
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