The correct answers are A. Check the brachial artery for a pulse, C. Use a compression depth of at least two inches, and E. Use the two-thumb-encircling-hands technique for two rescuers.
1. Check the brachial artery (A):
For infants (less than 1 year old), the correct pulse check site is the brachial artery, not the carotid.
“For infants, assess the brachial pulse.”
2. Compression depth (C):
Infant chest compressions should be about 1/3 the depth of the chest, which is approximately 1.5–2 inches.
3. Two-thumb-encircling-hands technique (E):
When two rescuers are present, this is the preferred method because it:
Produces better compressions
Improves perfusion
“Use the two-thumb encircling technique for two-rescuer infant CPR.”
Why the other options are incorrect:
B. Compression rate is over 120/min → IncorrectCorrect rate is 100–120/min, not over 120
D. Compression area just above nipple line → IncorrectCorrect location is just below the nipple line on the sternum
F. Ventilate one breath every 3 seconds → IncorrectWith advanced airway: 1 breath every 2–3 seconds (20–30/min), not fixed at 3 seconds
Exact Extracts (NREMT/AHA-aligned references):
“Check the brachial pulse in infants.”
“Compression depth should be at least one-third the chest diameter.”
“Use the two-thumb encircling technique for two rescuers.”
“Compression rate is 100–120 per minute.”
Clinical Priority Summary:
Proper infant CPR includes brachial pulse assessment, correct compression depth, and appropriate technique, making A, C, and E correct.
[References:, NREMT EMT Education Standards – Cardiology & Resuscitation , American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for CPR and ECC , NREMT National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) , =================================================================, ]
