American Red Cross - Module 3 - Pediatric CPR & AED
1. How do pediatric chest compressions differ from adult compressions?: - Hand placement and
body position is the same for a child as for an adult (however, for a small child, a one-hand
technique may be used; see below).
1. Kneeling beside the child with knees near the child's body and spread about shoulder
width apart.
2. One hand on top of the other with fingers interlaced and off the chest, centered on the
chest.
3. Shoulders directly over hands with elbows locked to keep arms straight.
4. The compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute is the same for a child as for an adult.
5. For an adult, compress the center of the chest at least 2 inches; however, for a child,
compress only slightly less, about 2 inches.
2. What is the one-hand CPR technique?: For a smaller child, you may use one hand to give
compressions if you can compress deep enough.
1. Only use with a small child.
2. Only use if you can compress deep enough.
3. Use one hand instead of two.
4. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest.
5. Compress the center of the chest about 2 inches.
3. How do pediatric breaths differ from adult breaths?: Giving breaths to children is similar to giving
breaths to an adult with a difference in positioning.
1. Use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique but tilt the head back to a slightly past-neutral position,
which is a little less than for an adult.
2.The technique for giving breaths to a child in cardiac arrest is the same for adults. Give
smooth, effortless breaths that last about 1 second and make the chest begin to rise.
4. Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions
to a child? Select 2 answers.: When giving chest compressions to a child, compress to a depth of
about 2 inches and compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
5. Where on the child's chest should the first aid responder position their hands to give
compressions (when using two hands)?: When giving CPR to a child, position one hand in the
center of the chest with the other hand on top and the fingers interlaced and off the chest. For a
small child, a one-hand technique may be used.
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1. How do pediatric chest compressions differ from adult compressions?: - Hand placement and
body position is the same for a child as for an adult (however, for a small child, a one-hand
technique may be used; see below).
1. Kneeling beside the child with knees near the child's body and spread about shoulder
width apart.
2. One hand on top of the other with fingers interlaced and off the chest, centered on the
chest.
3. Shoulders directly over hands with elbows locked to keep arms straight.
4. The compression rate of 100 to 120 per minute is the same for a child as for an adult.
5. For an adult, compress the center of the chest at least 2 inches; however, for a child,
compress only slightly less, about 2 inches.
2. What is the one-hand CPR technique?: For a smaller child, you may use one hand to give
compressions if you can compress deep enough.
1. Only use with a small child.
2. Only use if you can compress deep enough.
3. Use one hand instead of two.
4. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest.
5. Compress the center of the chest about 2 inches.
3. How do pediatric breaths differ from adult breaths?: Giving breaths to children is similar to giving
breaths to an adult with a difference in positioning.
1. Use the head-tilt/chin-lift technique but tilt the head back to a slightly past-neutral position,
which is a little less than for an adult.
2.The technique for giving breaths to a child in cardiac arrest is the same for adults. Give
smooth, effortless breaths that last about 1 second and make the chest begin to rise.
4. Which of the following are the appropriate depth and rate to use when giving chest compressions
to a child? Select 2 answers.: When giving chest compressions to a child, compress to a depth of
about 2 inches and compress at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute.
5. Where on the child's chest should the first aid responder position their hands to give
compressions (when using two hands)?: When giving CPR to a child, position one hand in the
center of the chest with the other hand on top and the fingers interlaced and off the chest. For a
small child, a one-hand technique may be used.
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