The dimensions of health operate independently; they dont affect one another

Yes they should do if insurance denys claim they have a back up to prove why procedure was medically necessary

If it's a smaller child or infant, place one on the middle of the chest and on the child's back. (if it is a bigger child with enough room for two, place one on the upper right/your left of the chest, and one on the lower left/your right) the pads should never touch each other.