Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

For a responsive choking adult, abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) should be used.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

If the patient has a pulse but is not breathing, rescue breathing should be provided with continuous monitoring.

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