Where should you place your fingers when performing chest compressions on an infant?

• A. Place 2 fingers on middle of chest, just below nipple line
• B. 2 hands on chest
• C. 1 finger on chest
• D. 2 fingers on sternum above nipple line

Answer: (A)

The correct approach tests knowing where to place infant chest compressions. For an infant, use two fingers and position them on the sternum in the lower half of the chest, just below the nipple line. This spot lets you compress the chest enough to deliver about one-third of its depth with each push, without risking injury to the upper chest or structures behind the sternum. Using two hands is not appropriate for an infant, and a single finger provides less depth. Placing the fingers above the nipple line would miss the proper compression area and reduce effectiveness.