The Nurse Has Just Called a Code and Is Preparing

Multiple Choice

The nurse has just called a code and is preparing to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child.Where does the nurse position the hands for chest compressions?

A) Puts both hands over the upper half of the child's sternum.
B) Places the heel of one hand on the lower half of the sternum.
C) Puts the heels of both hands on the lower third of the sternum.
D) Places two fingers below the left nipple line at the sternum.