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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.