RQI Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Practice Test

What is the recommended chest compression rate for a child?

60-80 per minute 80-100 per minute 100-120 per minute 140-160 per minute

Correct Answer:

100-120 per minute

Explanation:

Maintaining an appropriate chest compression rate is essential because it directly affects how well blood is circulated with each push. For a child in CPR, the recommended rate is 100 to 120 compressions per minute. This range strikes a balance: it’s fast enough to sustain perfusion of the heart and brain, but not so fast that you can’t compress deeply or allow full chest recoil between pushes. Rates well below this limit reduce blood flow, while pushing too quickly can lead to shallower compressions and incomplete recoil, both of which diminish effectiveness. A practical tip is to pace compressions around 100–120 per minute to stay within the optimal range.

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