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

CPR should continue until the patient shows signs of life, an AED prompts a shock or no shock, or another trained provider takes over.

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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.

For adult CPR, compressions should be performed with two hands, one on top of the other, placed on the lower half of the sternum.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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 should be given at 100-120 per minute without pausing for breaths.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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.

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