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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Defibrillation should be performed as soon as a shockable rhythm is detected by the AED.

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

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