Question

which statement describes a main difference between cpr performed on adults and cpr performed on infants?
for adults only, alternate between compressions and breathing.
for adults only, do compressions before calling 911.
for infants only, perform light chest compressions and shallow rescue breathing.
for infants only, check for signs of life and circulation first.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Both adults and infants require alternating between compressions and breathing in CPR, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: For adults, you should call 911 first (in most cases, unless you are alone and the victim is a child or infant). So this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Infants have smaller bodies. Light chest compressions (about 1.5 inches deep) and shallow rescue breathing (to avoid over - inflating the lungs) are appropriate for infants. Adults require deeper compressions (at least 2 inches) and more forceful rescue breaths.
• Option 4: For both adults and infants, you should check for signs of life and circulation first. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

For infants only, perform light chest compressions and shallow rescue breathing.