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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to avoid interference.

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

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

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

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

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

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive and pulseless, CPR should begin immediately, starting with compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

For suspected spinal injuries, the jaw thrust maneuver is used instead of head tilt-chin lift to maintain spinal alignment.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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