During properly performed external chest compression on children under 8 years old or on large toddlers, how much should the sternum be compressed?
a. 0.5 in
b. 1.0 in
c. 2.0 in
d. 3.0 in
ANS: C
Compress the chest approximately 2 in (5 cm) at a rate of 100/min.
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