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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For adult CPR, compressions should be performed with two hands, one on top of the other, placed on the lower half of the sternum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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