USCG USCG Safety Deck
Set 3 • Question #68 of 105
Launch Interactive Practice Room When applying chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.
A
1/2 inch or less
B
1/2 to 1 inch
C
1 to 1-1/2 inches
D
1-1/2 to 2 inches
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under standard maritime first aid and CPR protocols (AHA/USCG standards), adult chest compressions require depressing the sternum 1-1/2 to 2 inches at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute to maintain adequate circulation.
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