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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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.

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

If the AED does not advise a shock, rescuers should immediately resume CPR.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Naloxone should only be administered if opioid overdose is suspected.

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

For children with a pulse but no normal breathing, provide rescue breaths at a rate of 12-20 per minute.

If a patient is unresponsive with a suspected airway obstruction, chest compressions should be initiated immediately to help clear the airway.

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

The best method is to tap the patient and shout to assess for responsiveness.

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

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

Clear role assignment and minimizing interruptions optimize CPR quality in a team setting.

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

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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