Question

Which of the following describes the MOST appropriate method of performing chest compressions on an adult patient in cardiac arrest?

a) Using two fingers to compress the sternum at the nipple line
b) Using the heel of one hand to compress the sternum at least 2 inches
c) Using both hands, interlocking the fingers to compress the abdomen
d) Using a single hand to compress the sternum at the xiphoid process

Answer 1

The most appropriate method for chest compressions during CPR on an adult is using the heel of one hand to compress the sternum 5 cm deep and at a rate of 100 compressions per minute, placed between the T4 and T9 lines.

Step-by-step explanation:

When performing chest compressions on an adult patient in cardiac arrest, the most appropriate method is using the heel of one hand to compress the sternum at least 2 inches (5 cm deep) at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. The hands should be placed between the lines at T4 and T9 of the patient's sternum. It's critical to avoid placing your hands too low to prevent driving the xiphoid process into the liver, which can be fatal.