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The accepted ratio of compressions to ventilations for a 6 year old drowning victim when only 1 rescuer is available is?

A. 15:1
B. 30:1
C. 30:2
D. 15:2

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Final answer:

The accepted ratio of compressions to ventilations for a 6 year old drowning victim when only 1 rescuer is available is 15:2 (Option D).

Step-by-step explanation:

The accepted ratio of compressions to ventilations for a 6 year old drowning victim when only 1 rescuer is available is 15:2 (Option D).

This means that for every 15 compressions, 2 ventilations should be given.

When performing CPR on a child, the rescuer should use the same technique as for adults, but with modifications to the ratio of compressions to ventilations. The ratio for child CPR is generally 30:2, but for a 6 year old specifically, the ratio is reduced to 15:2, with emphasis on providing more compressions.

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