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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

In a hospital setting, bag-mask ventilation is the preferred method for delivering rescue breaths.

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