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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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