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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Once an advanced airway is in place, continuous compressions are given with 1 breath every 6 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Switching roles every 2 minutes minimizes interruptions and maintains high-quality CPR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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