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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 recommended compression rate is 100-120 compressions per minute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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.

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

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

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

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

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

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