Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
25. While visiting a local park, a nurse witnesses the collapse of a preschool-age child. The nurse assesses the child and finds no pulse and no respirations. The nurse begins compressions. At what rate per minute should the nurse deliver the compressions?
. 25 compressions per minute.
. 50 compressions per minute.
. 75 compressions per minute.
. 100 compressions per minute.
Test-Taking Tip
Recall that the rate of compressions for CPR is always 100 per minute, regardless of the victim's age.
Content Area: Child Health, Cardiovascular; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Physiological Adaptation/Medical Emergencies
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
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The appropriate number of compressions per minute during CPR on a child is 100 per minute.