Healthcare BLS Provider Certification Course

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equal chest rise confirms proper ventilation and airway placement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excessive ventilation can cause complications like gastric inflation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

Rescuers should switch every 2 minutes (or 5 cycles of compressions) to maintain high-quality CPR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A firm surface is needed to ensure effective compressions.

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

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

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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