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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and minimizes interruptions.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

Switching roles every 2 minutes minimizes interruptions and maintains high-quality CPR.

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

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.

For single-rescuer infant CPR, use two fingers just below the nipple line to perform compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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