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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each breath should be given over 1 second with just enough volume to see the chest rise.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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