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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rescue breathing should be initiated for a patient with a pulse but no normal breathing.

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

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

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

For adults with a pulse but not breathing, provide 1 breath every 5-6 seconds.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 gasps are not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.