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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

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

Rescue breathing should be initiated for a patient with a pulse but no normal breathing.

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equal chest rise and fall confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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