Written Lifeguarding Practice Test

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What is the proper hand placement for chest compressions on an infant during CPR?

One hand on the forehead and two fingers in the center of the chest
The heel of one hand in the center of the chest
The thumbs side-by-side in the lower half of the chest
Two hands one on top of the other in the center of the chest

The correct answer is: One hand on the forehead and two fingers in the center of the chest

During infant CPR, the proper hand placement for chest compressions is one hand on the forehead and two fingers in the center of the chest. Options B, C, and D are all incorrect because they do not allow for proper coverage of the infant's chest and may result in ineffective compressions. Placing one hand on the forehead and using two fingers to compress the chest ensures that enough pressure is applied to the chest without causing harm to the infant's delicate body.