JCH-NACA Animal Control Officer Practice Test 2025 – All-in-One Study Guide for Exam Success!

During CPR on an animal, performing 100 compressions per minute is considered the appropriate rate for effective resuscitation. This rate has been established based on studies that indicate it strikes a balance between ensuring that blood is circulated adequately throughout the body while also allowing sufficient time for the heart to fill with blood during each cycle.

The goal is to maintain a consistent and rhythmic compression pattern that simulates the natural pumping of the heart. If the rate is too slow, it may not generate enough blood flow to vital organs, but if it is too fast, it may hinder the effectiveness of each compression and decrease overall blood pressure.

Other options—whether lower or higher—fail to provide this optimal rate and could either lead to ineffective resuscitation or result in fatigue for the person administering CPR, hindering their ability to maintain the necessary compressions over time. Thus, the recommendation of 100 compressions per minute helps maximize the chances of survival and successful resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest in animals.