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According to the American Heart Association, when performing CPR on an adult, to what depth should the chest be compressed, pushing "hard and fast"?



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Final answer:

During adult CPR, compress the chest to at least 5 cm deep at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute to maintain blood circulation.


Explanation:

When performing CPR on an adult, the chest should be compressed to at least 5 cm deep at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. The depth and speed of compressions are crucial in effectively circulating blood to vital organs like the brain during an emergency.


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Answer:

1.5 to 2 inches in depth

Explanation:

According to the American Heart Association's cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines, compressions on an adult patient should be performed at a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches on the body of the sternum along the midline of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. This is what is meant by pushing "hard and fast."

The depth is 1.5 to 2 inches with each compression.  

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