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

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

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

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Once an advanced airway is in place, continuous compressions are given with 1 breath every 6 seconds.

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

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

Clear role assignment and minimizing interruptions optimize CPR quality in a team setting.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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