Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For adults with an advanced airway, ventilation should be given at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds.

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.

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

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

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

If a patient has a pulse but is not breathing adequately, healthcare providers should provide rescue breathing without chest compressions.

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Agonal gasps are not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

For children, compress the chest at least 1/3 of its diameter (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

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

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

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

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

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