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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Pulse checks should be limited to 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

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

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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

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

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to ensure proper function.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

Shifting the uterus to the left reduces pressure on the inferior vena cava, improving circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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