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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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.

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

High-quality chest compressions are the top priority in cardiac arrest, with ventilation as a secondary focus.

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

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