15. Are the following statements about basic anatomy, physiology and differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR TRUE OR FALSE? 

Question 15. Are the following statements about basic anatomy, physiology and differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR TRUE OR FALSE? Adult, child and Infant:Windpipe – Allows carbon dioxide to be inhaled into the lungs  Adult, child and Infant:Breathing- moves air in and out the lungs  Adult, child and Infant:Sternum – protects the heart and lungs  Adults:Windpipe – Fully developed, doesn’t collapse with full head tilt  Adults:Normal Breathing rate – -6-10 BM  Adults:Two hand compression technique, 1/3 deep, centre of the chest  Children 1-8 years:Windpipe – Narrower, softer, head tilt may need adjusting according to age  Children 1-8 years:Normal Breathing rate -60 BPM  Children 1-8 years:Either a one or two hand compression technique, 1/3 deep, centre of chest  Infants- under 1 year:Windpipe – Softer, airway is narrower, will collapse with full head tilt  Infants- under 1 year:Normal Breathing rate – 125-140 BPM  Infants- under 1 year:2 finger compression technique, centre of chest   Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)