Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Ch. 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the appropriate rate of chest compressions?
A
100-120 beats per minute
2
Q
Interruptions in chest compressions should be limited to what length of time?
A
10 seconds
3
Q
When should rescue breaths be provided during CPR?
A
every 30 compressions
4
Q
How long should a rescuer provide CPR on a child before activating EMS?
A
two minutes
5
Q
What is the appropriate compression depth for adults? For children?
A
5-6cm/2-2.5in
5cm/2in or 1/3 of the chest thickness
6
Q
What is the compression/breath ratio for children and infants in a two-rescuer situation?
A
15:2
7
Q
How long should rescue breaths take?
A
1 second
