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REFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 16 of 30

On an infant, if you are the lone rescuer, you should perform compressions

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Direct Answer

Option A: Using to finger just below the nipple line

Standard Basic Life Support protocols mandate that lone rescuers perform infant chest compressions using two fingers placed just below the intermammary line. This technique prevents sternal fractures and ensures adequate depth relative to an infant's chest compliance.

All Options

A
Using to finger just below the nipple line (Correct Answer)
B
Using the heel of one hand just below he nipple line
C
Using the heal of two hands just below the nipple line
D
None of the above

Detailed Explanation & Context

Standard Basic Life Support protocols mandate that lone rescuers perform infant chest compressions using two fingers placed just below the intermammary line. This technique prevents sternal fractures and ensures adequate depth relative to an infant's chest compliance.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).

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