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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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.

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In BLS, medication administration is not a designated role—this falls under ACLS-level care.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

When a shockable rhythm is detected, defibrillation should be performed as soon as possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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