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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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.

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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