Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

The carotid artery is the preferred site for pulse assessment in unresponsive adults.

For children, compress the chest at least 1/3 of its diameter (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

Rescue breaths should be given before starting chest compressions in drowning victims.

Rescue breathing is recommended for victims with a pulse but inadequate breathing.

A bag-mask device (BVM) is preferred for healthcare providers as it delivers more effective ventilations.

Adult chest compressions should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep.

The first step after turning on an AED is attaching the electrode pads.

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to avoid interference.

High-quality chest compressions are the top priority in cardiac arrest, with ventilation as a secondary focus.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and minimizes interruptions.

High-quality chest compressions help circulate oxygenated blood to the brain and heart.

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

Rescue breathing is the correct response if the patient has a pulse but no breathing.

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive, emergency services should be activated, and CPR should begin immediately.

If a patient has a pulse but is not breathing adequately, healthcare providers should provide rescue breathing without chest compressions.

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive and pulseless, CPR should begin immediately, starting with compressions.

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

Ventilations should be given every 6 seconds when an advanced airway is in place.

Pulse checks should be limited to 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

In a hospital setting, bag-mask ventilation is the preferred method for delivering rescue breaths.

Clear role assignment and minimizing interruptions optimize CPR quality in a team setting.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and ensures continuous, high-quality CPR.

Agonal breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should be initiated.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

The correct compression depth for adult CPR is at least 2 inches (5 cm).

For a single rescuer, the correct ratio is 30 compressions to 2 breaths.

If there is any doubt about the presence of a pulse, start chest compressions immediately.

Gasping (agonal breathing) is not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

Agonal breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should be initiated.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes to maintain high-quality CPR and prevent fatigue.

Switching roles every 2 minutes ensures high-quality compressions without fatigue.

Defibrillation should be performed as soon as a shockable rhythm is detected by the AED.

Reassessment should occur every 5 cycles of CPR (about 2 minutes) unless an AED prompts earlier evaluation.

Once an advanced airway is in place, continuous compressions should be given at 100-120 per minute without pausing for breaths.

The E-C clamp technique ensures a tight seal while lifting the jaw for an open airway.

An AED is used on patients who are unresponsive, pulseless, and not breathing.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

Most AEDs are programmed to reanalyze the heart rhythm every 2 minutes.

An AED analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers a shock if a shockable rhythm is present.

Agonal breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should be initiated.

Rescue breaths should be given before starting chest compressions in drowning victims.

Unlike adults, the most common cause of cardiac arrest in infants and children is respiratory failure leading to hypoxia.

Breathing assessment should take no more than 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

If the patient has a pulse but is not breathing, rescue breathing should be provided with continuous monitoring.

Before starting CPR, check for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds to determine if compressions are needed.

Unless a valid DNR order is confirmed, resuscitation efforts should begin.

Single-rescuer infant CPR follows the 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio, just like adults.

Ventilations should be given every 6 seconds when an advanced airway is in place.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

High-quality CPR for adults requires compressions at least 2 inches deep at a rate of 100-120 per minute.

CPR should continue until the patient shows signs of life, an AED prompts a shock or no shock, or another trained provider takes over.