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To avoid fatigue, when should team roles alternate providing compressions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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every 5 cycles or 2 minutes
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Which team role keeps track of interruptions in compressions? - CORRECT ANSWER -timer/recorder
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Which team role makes treatment decisions and assigns roles? - CORRECT ANSWER -team leader
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Which of the following are resuscitation triangle roles in a high-performance team? -
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CORRECT ANSWER --AED/Monitor/Defibrillator
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-compressor
-airway
While performing high-quality CPR, when do pauses in compressions typically occur? - CORRECT
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ANSWER --intubation
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-compressor switches v
-defibrillation
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Assesses the patient and provides compressionsR- CORRECT ANSWER -compressor
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Operates the AED and alternates with the Compressor after every 5 cycles or 2 minutes to avoid fatigue
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- CORRECT ANSWER -monitor/defibrillator
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provides ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER -airway
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Assigning your team members to individual roles and outlining what each member needs to do during t he
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resuscitation attempt is an example of what element of high-performance team dynamics? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -clear roles and responsibilities
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,You and your team have initiated compressions and ventilation. The AED was attached, and "no shock" was
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advised. Your team has continued CPR for 1 minute. You tell your team in a respectful, clear, and cal m voice,
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"Leslie, during the next analysis by the AED, I want you and Justin to switch positions, and I wa nt you to
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perform compressions for the next cycle." Leslie replies, "Got it. Next time the AED analyzes, I will switch
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with Justin and assume the role of Compressor."
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This is an example of which element of high-performance team dynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER -closed- loop
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communication
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As Team Leader, you notice that your Compressor is pushing too fast. It is important to correct actions t hat
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are incorrect, but it is also important to be tactful when delivering this correction to a colleague.
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This is an example of what element of team dynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER -constructive intervention
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What action can you take as a team during and after a resuscitation attempt that helps individual team members
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perform better and brings awareness to system strengths and deficiencies? -
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CORRECT ANSWER -debriefing v v
AED special considerations - CORRECT ANSWER -
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hairy chest, water, transdermal medicine patch, implanted defibrillator or pacemaker, defibrillation for i nfants
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less than 1 year of age
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Hairy chest - CORRECT ANSWER -- v v v v v
if your AED has 1 set of pads and a razor, quickly shave the area and then apply the pads
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if your AED has 2 sets of pads, use the first set to remove the hair. Apply the first set of pads, press the m
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down so they stick as much as possible, and quickly pull them off. Then apply the new, second set of pads
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Water - CORRECT ANSWER -- v v v v
if someone is lying in water, quickly move the victim to a dry area; if the victim is lying is snow or a smal l
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puddle, use the AED
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-if the chest is covered with water or sweat, wipe the chest before attaching the pads
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Transdermal medicine patch - CORRECT ANSWER --do not place the pad directly over a medicine patch v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
,-take the patch off and quickly wipe the chest before you put on the pad
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Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker - CORRECT ANSWER -- v v v v v v v
if you see a lump indicating a device, avoid placing the pad directly over it
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Defibrillation for infants less than 1 year of age - CORRECT ANSWER -- a v v v v v v v v v v v v v
manual defibrillator is preferred rather than an AED
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-if a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED with a pediatric does attenuator is preferred
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-if neither is available, you may use an AED without a pediatric dose attenuator
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What are examples of effective team dynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER -clear roles and responsibilities debriefing
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constructive intervention v
knowledge sharing
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always take the lead v v v
What does a chest compression feedback device monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER -compression rate compression
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chest recoil v
Mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --3 steps v v v v v v v v v v
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mouth breathing is a quick and effective way to provide oxygen to a victim when a barrier maskRis not a
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each breath you take contains 21% oxygen. When you provide a rescue breath, the air you breathe into a
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victim contains about 17% oxygen
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Step 1: mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --
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hold the victim's airway open with a head tilt-chin lift
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-pinch the nose closed with your thumb and index finger
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, Step 2: mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --
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take a regular breath and seal your lips around the victim's mouth, creating an airtight seal
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-give 1 breath and blow for 1 second
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-watch for the chest to rise as you give each breath
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Step 3: mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --
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give a second breath (blowing for about 1 second) while watching for chest rise
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Your adult friend suddenly collapse at home, and you determine she needs CPR. You begin CPR, starting with
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chest compressions, and are about to deliver breaths by using mouth-to-
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mouth breaths. You open the airway with a head tilt-chin lift.
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What is the sequence of your next actions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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1. Pinch the nose and seal your lips around the victim's mouth
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4. Give a second breath (blowing for about 1 second, watching the chest rise)
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Mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER -3 steps v v v v v v v
Step 1: mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER - open
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the infant's airway with a head tilt-chin lift
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Step 2: mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER - place
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your mouth over the infant's mouth and nose to create an airtight seal
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Step 3: mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER -
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give one breath, blowing for about 1 second. Watch for the chest to rise as you give the breath
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What is a correct approach for AED pad placement for infants and children less than 8 years of age? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -as indicated on the pad packages
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To avoid fatigue, when should team roles alternate providing compressions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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every 5 cycles or 2 minutes
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Which team role keeps track of interruptions in compressions? - CORRECT ANSWER -timer/recorder
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Which team role makes treatment decisions and assigns roles? - CORRECT ANSWER -team leader
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Which of the following are resuscitation triangle roles in a high-performance team? -
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CORRECT ANSWER --AED/Monitor/Defibrillator
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-compressor
-airway
While performing high-quality CPR, when do pauses in compressions typically occur? - CORRECT
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ANSWER --intubation
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-compressor switches v
-defibrillation
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Assesses the patient and provides compressionsR- CORRECT ANSWER -compressor
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Operates the AED and alternates with the Compressor after every 5 cycles or 2 minutes to avoid fatigue
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- CORRECT ANSWER -monitor/defibrillator
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provides ventilation - CORRECT ANSWER -airway
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Assigning your team members to individual roles and outlining what each member needs to do during t he
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resuscitation attempt is an example of what element of high-performance team dynamics? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -clear roles and responsibilities
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,You and your team have initiated compressions and ventilation. The AED was attached, and "no shock" was
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advised. Your team has continued CPR for 1 minute. You tell your team in a respectful, clear, and cal m voice,
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"Leslie, during the next analysis by the AED, I want you and Justin to switch positions, and I wa nt you to
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perform compressions for the next cycle." Leslie replies, "Got it. Next time the AED analyzes, I will switch
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with Justin and assume the role of Compressor."
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This is an example of which element of high-performance team dynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER -closed- loop
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communication
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As Team Leader, you notice that your Compressor is pushing too fast. It is important to correct actions t hat
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are incorrect, but it is also important to be tactful when delivering this correction to a colleague.
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This is an example of what element of team dynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER -constructive intervention
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What action can you take as a team during and after a resuscitation attempt that helps individual team members
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perform better and brings awareness to system strengths and deficiencies? -
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CORRECT ANSWER -debriefing v v
AED special considerations - CORRECT ANSWER -
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hairy chest, water, transdermal medicine patch, implanted defibrillator or pacemaker, defibrillation for i nfants
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less than 1 year of age
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if your AED has 1 set of pads and a razor, quickly shave the area and then apply the pads
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if your AED has 2 sets of pads, use the first set to remove the hair. Apply the first set of pads, press the m
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down so they stick as much as possible, and quickly pull them off. Then apply the new, second set of pads
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Water - CORRECT ANSWER -- v v v v
if someone is lying in water, quickly move the victim to a dry area; if the victim is lying is snow or a smal l
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puddle, use the AED
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-if the chest is covered with water or sweat, wipe the chest before attaching the pads
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Transdermal medicine patch - CORRECT ANSWER --do not place the pad directly over a medicine patch v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v
,-take the patch off and quickly wipe the chest before you put on the pad
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Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker - CORRECT ANSWER -- v v v v v v v
if you see a lump indicating a device, avoid placing the pad directly over it
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Defibrillation for infants less than 1 year of age - CORRECT ANSWER -- a v v v v v v v v v v v v v
manual defibrillator is preferred rather than an AED
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-if a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED with a pediatric does attenuator is preferred
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-if neither is available, you may use an AED without a pediatric dose attenuator
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What are examples of effective team dynamics? - CORRECT ANSWER -clear roles and responsibilities debriefing
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constructive intervention v
knowledge sharing
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always take the lead v v v
What does a chest compression feedback device monitor? - CORRECT ANSWER -compression rate compression
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chest recoil v
Mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --3 steps v v v v v v v v v v
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mouth breathing is a quick and effective way to provide oxygen to a victim when a barrier maskRis not a
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vailable
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each breath you take contains 21% oxygen. When you provide a rescue breath, the air you breathe into a
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victim contains about 17% oxygen
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Step 1: mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --
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hold the victim's airway open with a head tilt-chin lift
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-pinch the nose closed with your thumb and index finger
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, Step 2: mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --
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take a regular breath and seal your lips around the victim's mouth, creating an airtight seal
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-give 1 breath and blow for 1 second
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-watch for the chest to rise as you give each breath
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Step 3: mouth-to-mouth breaths: adults, children, and infants - CORRECT ANSWER --
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give a second breath (blowing for about 1 second) while watching for chest rise
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Your adult friend suddenly collapse at home, and you determine she needs CPR. You begin CPR, starting with
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chest compressions, and are about to deliver breaths by using mouth-to-
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mouth breaths. You open the airway with a head tilt-chin lift.
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What is the sequence of your next actions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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1. Pinch the nose and seal your lips around the victim's mouth
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Mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER -3 steps v v v v v v v
Step 1: mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER - open
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the infant's airway with a head tilt-chin lift
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Step 2: mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER - place
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your mouth over the infant's mouth and nose to create an airtight seal
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Step 3: mouth-to-mouth-and-nose breathing: infants - CORRECT ANSWER -
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give one breath, blowing for about 1 second. Watch for the chest to rise as you give the breath
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What is a correct approach for AED pad placement for infants and children less than 8 years of age? - CORRECT
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ANSWER -as indicated on the pad packages
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