AHA BLS (CPR) Tests Versions A and B Study Guide | Questions With 100% Correct Answers | Verified

High-quality CPR improves a victim's chance of - survival Start compressions within - 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. Push - hard, push fast Compress at a rate of - 100 to 120/min. (for victims of all ages) Compress the chest at least - 2 inches (5 cm) for adults Compress at least - one third the depth of the chest, about 2 inches (5 cm), for children Compress at least - one third the depth of the chest, about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) for infants Allow the chest to - recoil completely after each compression. ____________________ interruptions in compressions - Minimize Give effective breaths that __________________________________ (this applies whether you are using mouth-to-mouth, a face mask, or a bag- mask) - make the chest rise Avoid _________________________ ventilation - excessive Why is rapid defibrillation important to survival? - it can double or triple the chances of survival