Question

The AED detects a shockable rhythm and advises a shock. After delivering 1 shock, you and your partner immediately resume CPR on the infant by using what ratio and which compressions technique?

a. complete cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique
b. complete cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2-finger technique
c. complete cycles of 15 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2 thumb-encircling hands technique
d. complete cycles of 15 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2-finger technique

Answer 1

Resume infant CPR after AED shock using the two thumb-encircling hands technique with a ratio of 15 compressions to 2 breaths. The correct option is c.

Step-by-step explanation:

After delivering one shock with an AED, you and your partner should immediately resume CPR on an infant using the two thumb-encircling hands technique. The correct ratio of compressions to breaths is 15 compressions to 2 breaths. This technique involves encircling the infant's chest with both hands while the thumbs perform the compressions at a depth appropriate for an infant's size and at the standard rate of at least 100 compressions per minute.

Hence, c is the correct option.