First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
Where do you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
Heel of the hand on the lower half of the sternum, in the centre of the chest.
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Question: Where do you place your hands for chest compressions on an adult?
Answer options:
- Over the stomach ✅ Lower half of the sternum, in the centre of the chest
- On the left nipple
- On the upper sternum, near the throat
Correct answer: Lower half of the sternum, in the centre of the chest
Explanation: Heel of the hand on the lower half of the sternum, in the centre of the chest.
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