First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
Compressions should be performed with the rescuer's:
Use the heel of one hand with the other on top, elbows locked, shoulders over the chest.
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Question: Compressions should be performed with the rescuer's:
Answer options:
- Fingertips
- Palms only ✅ Heel of one hand with the other on top, arms straight
- Forearms
Correct answer: Heel of one hand with the other on top, arms straight
Explanation: Use the heel of one hand with the other on top, elbows locked, shoulders over the chest.
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