An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) begins to assist the practical nurse (PN) with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult client by performing external chest compressions. With the PN performing rescue breathing, the UAP depresses the client's sternum one inch with each compression. Which action should the PN take? A Demonstrate how to perform compressions of the correct depth. B Ask the UAP to observe the resuscitation rather than participating. C Advise increasing the depth of compression to at least 2.0 inches. D Explain the need to depress the sternum to only 0.5 inches.

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) begins to assist the practical nurse (PN) with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult client by performing external chest compressions. With the PN performing rescue breathing, the UAP depresses the client's sternum one inch with each compression. Which action should the PN take? A Demonstrate how to perform compressions of the correct depth. B Ask the UAP to observe the resuscitation rather than participating. C Advise increasing the depth of compression to at least 2.0 inches. D Explain the need to depress the sternum to only 0.5 inches.

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter22: Chest Tubes

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