Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

For an unresponsive, pulseless patient, immediate chest compressions are the priority.

Over-ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For a responsive choking adult, abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) should be used.

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

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

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

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

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

In BLS, medication administration is not a designated role—this falls under ACLS-level care.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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