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

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

The recommended compression rate is 100-120 compressions per minute.

For single-rescuer infant CPR, use two fingers just below the nipple line to perform compressions.

To minimize interruptions in care, breathing and pulse checks should be performed simultaneously, taking no more than 10 seconds.

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

For two-rescuer infant CPR, the correct ratio is 15:2, not 30:2.

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

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

For two-rescuer infant CPR, the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio is 15:2.

Pediatric AED pads should be used for children under 8 years old, if available.

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

Shifting the uterus to the left reduces pressure on the inferior vena cava, improving circulation.

Early defibrillation is the most critical step in increasing survival rates for patients in cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm.

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

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

Over-ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

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

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

Pulse checks should be performed approximately every 2 minutes when providing rescue breathing.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes (or 5 cycles of compressions) to maintain high-quality CPR.

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

Over-ventilation can lead to increased intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

High-quality CPR for children requires compressing at least 1/3 of the chest depth (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

After a shock is delivered, chest compressions should resume immediately to maintain circulation.

The two-thumb encircling hands technique is the preferred method for two-rescuer infant CPR, as it provides better depth and control.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

For infants, responsiveness is assessed by tapping the bottom of the foot and shouting.

Breaths should be delivered over 1 second each to produce visible chest rise.

Chest compressions should continue while the AED is charging to maintain circulation.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

Each breath should be given over 1 second with just enough volume to see the chest rise.

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

In BLS, medication administration is not a designated role—this falls under ACLS-level care.

For infants, the correct pulse check location is the brachial artery (inside the upper arm).

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

For suspected spinal injuries, the jaw thrust maneuver is used instead of head tilt-chin lift to maintain spinal alignment.

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

Chest compressions keep oxygenated blood circulating to the brain and heart until normal function is restored.

For adults with a pulse but not breathing, provide 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.

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

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

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

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

The recommended compression rate is 100-120 compressions per minute.

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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