Final answer:
Quality chest compressions during CPR should be at least 5 cm deep, have a rate of 100 compressions per minute, and be performed with properly placed hands to avoid injury.
Step-by-step explanation:
When monitoring the quality of chest compressions during a resuscitation, providers should ensure compressions are at least 5 cm deep and at a rate of 100 compressions per minute. This compression depth and rate are essential for manually compressing the heart to maintain blood flow, particularly to the brain, to prevent irreversible damage and neuronal death due to lack of oxygen. It is also vital to place the hands properly on the sternum, between the T4 and T9 vertebrae, to avoid causing severe damage to the patient like broken ribs, sternum, or injury to the liver caused by driving the xiphoid process into it. Providers should perform high-quality chest compressions with the emphasis on correct technique, force, and rhythm, as represented in the beat of the song "Staying Alive" by the Bee Gees, until experienced healthcare professionals can take over or the patient regains spontaneous contractions.