Answer :
Final answer:
The claim is False; for infants, proper CPR technique involves two fingers' compressions below the nipples on the lower half of the sternum, emphasizing the necessity of high-quality chest compressions.
Explanation:
The statement that when providing chest compressions for an infant victim, rescuers should press on the breastbone just below the nipple line is False. For infants, the correct technique involves using two fingers for compressions, and the compression point is slightly different, usually just below the nipples, but on the lower half of the sternum to avoid injury to the infant's fragile structures. Proper positioning and technique are critical as improper hand placement can cause harm, including damage to the liver if the xiphoid process is driven into it. Moreover, high-quality chest compressions are emphasized, and current standards call for chest compressions that are at least 5 cm deep at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, guided by the beat of the song "Staying Alive" by the Bee Gees.
