REFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 12 of 30
When performing CPR on a child how deep should the chest compression be ?
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Direct Answer
Option A: 1 1/2 inches
Basic Life Support guidelines specify that chest compressions for a child victim should depress the sternum approximately one-third of the chest depth, standardizing to roughly 1.5 inches to ensure adequate blood flow.
All Options
A
1 1/2 inches
(Correct Answer)
B
2 inches
C
2 1/2 inches
D
3 inches
Detailed Explanation & Context
Basic Life Support guidelines specify that chest compressions for a child victim should depress the sternum approximately one-third of the chest depth, standardizing to roughly 1.5 inches to ensure adequate blood flow.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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