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

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

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

Shifting the uterus to the left reduces pressure on the inferior vena cava, improving circulation.

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pediatric AED pads should be used for children under 8 years old, if available.

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Over-ventilation can increase intrathoracic pressure, reducing venous return and cardiac output.

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

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

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

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

Gasping (agonal breathing) is not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Infant chest compressions should be at least 1/3 of the chest depth, approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm).

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

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

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

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

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

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

Effective compressions allow full chest recoil, ensuring proper circulation.

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

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

High-quality CPR requires minimizing interruptions to maintain circulation.

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

Pulse checks should be performed approximately every 2 minutes when providing rescue breathing.

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

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