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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

For a choking infant, back slaps and chest thrusts should be used instead of abdominal thrusts.

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

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

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

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

The two-thumb encircling technique is preferred for two-rescuer infant CPR, while single rescuers typically use two fingers.

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

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

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

The first step is to turn on the AED before attaching pads and following voice prompts.

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

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

For children with a pulse but no normal breathing, provide rescue breaths at a rate of 12-20 per minute.

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

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

For suspected spinal injury, the jaw thrust maneuver should be used instead of head tilt-chin lift.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

If a patient is unresponsive with a suspected airway obstruction, chest compressions should be initiated immediately to help clear the airway.

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

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

Closed-loop communication ensures that orders are acknowledged and carried out correctly.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

The best method is to tap the patient and shout to assess for responsiveness.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

The best way to ensure effective ventilation is by observing visible chest rise with each breath.

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, emergency services should be activated, and CPR should begin immediately.

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

If a choking victim can cough or speak, encourage them to keep coughing rather than immediately performing abdominal thrusts.