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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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 ensure proper function.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes (or 5 cycles of compressions) to maintain high-quality CPR.

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.