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

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

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

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to ensure proper function.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

When a shockable rhythm is detected, defibrillation should be performed as soon as possible.

For adults with an advanced airway, ventilation should be given at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds.

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

For an unresponsive, pulseless patient, immediate chest compressions are the priority.

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

If the AED does not advise a shock, rescuers should immediately resume CPR.

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Infant chest compressions should be at least 1/3 of the chest depth, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

Chest compressions maintain circulation and deliver oxygenated blood to the brain and heart.

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

Visible chest rise is the best indicator that rescue breaths are effectively ventilating the lungs.

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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