NCLEX-PN

Category - Physiological Adaptation

When performing chest compressions on a 2-year-old, the nurse should place his or her hand:
  1. One fingerbreadth below the horizontal line, drawn between the nipples
  2. Upper half of the sternum
  3. Lower third of the sternum
  4. Lower half of the sternum
Explanation
Answer: D - When performing chest compressions to a child older than 1 year, the area of compression is located on the lower half of the sternum. Option A is the correct hand placement for children below 1 year.
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