Pediatric CPR & AED American Red Cross -
Module 3 - Questions with Correct Solutions
How do pediatric chest compressions differ from adult compressions?
Hand placement and body position is the same for a child as for an adult (however, for a
small child, a one-hand technique may be used; see below).
1. Kneeling beside the child with knees near the child's body and spread about shoulder
width apart.
2. One hand on top of the other with fingers interlaced and off the chest, centered on the
chest.
3. Shoulders directly over hands with elbows locked to keep arms straight.
4. The compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute is the same for a child as for an adult.
5. For an adult, compress the center of the chest at least 2 inches; however, for a child,
compress only slightly less, about 2 inches.
What is the one-hand CPR technique?
For a smaller child, you may use one hand to give compressions if you can compress
deep enough.
1. Only use with a small child.
2. Only use if you can compress deep enough.
3. Use one hand instead of two.
, 4. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest.
5. Compress the center of the chest about 2 inches.
How do pediatric breaths differ from adult breaths?
Giving breaths to children is similar to giving breaths to an adult with a difference in
positioning.
1. Use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique but tilt the head back to a slightly past-neutral
position, which is a little less than for an adult.
2. The technique for giving breaths to a child in cardiac arrest is the same for adults. Give
smooth, effortless breaths that last about 1 second and make the chest begin to rise.
Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest
compressions to a child? Select 2 answers.
When giving chest compressions to a child, compress to a depth of about 2 inches and
compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
Where on the child's chest should the first aid responder position their hands to give
compressions (when using two hands)?
When giving CPR to a child, position one hand in the center of the chest with the other
hand on top and the fingers interlaced and off the chest. For a small child, a one-hand
technique may be used.
Module 3 - Questions with Correct Solutions
How do pediatric chest compressions differ from adult compressions?
Hand placement and body position is the same for a child as for an adult (however, for a
small child, a one-hand technique may be used; see below).
1. Kneeling beside the child with knees near the child's body and spread about shoulder
width apart.
2. One hand on top of the other with fingers interlaced and off the chest, centered on the
chest.
3. Shoulders directly over hands with elbows locked to keep arms straight.
4. The compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute is the same for a child as for an adult.
5. For an adult, compress the center of the chest at least 2 inches; however, for a child,
compress only slightly less, about 2 inches.
What is the one-hand CPR technique?
For a smaller child, you may use one hand to give compressions if you can compress
deep enough.
1. Only use with a small child.
2. Only use if you can compress deep enough.
3. Use one hand instead of two.
, 4. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest.
5. Compress the center of the chest about 2 inches.
How do pediatric breaths differ from adult breaths?
Giving breaths to children is similar to giving breaths to an adult with a difference in
positioning.
1. Use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique but tilt the head back to a slightly past-neutral
position, which is a little less than for an adult.
2. The technique for giving breaths to a child in cardiac arrest is the same for adults. Give
smooth, effortless breaths that last about 1 second and make the chest begin to rise.
Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest
compressions to a child? Select 2 answers.
When giving chest compressions to a child, compress to a depth of about 2 inches and
compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
Where on the child's chest should the first aid responder position their hands to give
compressions (when using two hands)?
When giving CPR to a child, position one hand in the center of the chest with the other
hand on top and the fingers interlaced and off the chest. For a small child, a one-hand
technique may be used.
