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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Most AEDs are programmed to reanalyze the heart rhythm every 2 minutes.

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

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

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

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

A bag-mask device (BVM) is preferred for healthcare providers as it delivers more effective ventilations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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