Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1581 (Set 49)

You are administering chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Lower half of the sternum

Under standard maritime first aid and CPR protocols (AHA/USCG standards), adult chest compressions require depressing the sternum Lower half of the sternum at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute to maintain adequate circulation.

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