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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each breath should be given over 1 second with just enough volume to see the chest rise.

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

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

If a patient is unresponsive with a suspected airway obstruction, chest compressions should be initiated immediately to help clear the airway.

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.