Red Cross BLS/ CPR for Healthcare Module 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Red Cross BLS/ CPR for Healthcare Module 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified How do you open an adult’s airway if there is no suspected spinal injury? Use the head-tilt, chin-lift technique. How do you provide rescue breaths to an adult using a bag-valve mask (BVM)? Ensure a tight seal and give one breath every 6 seconds. What is the first step when an AED arrives? Turn it on and follow the voice prompts. Where do you place AED pads on an adult? One pad on the upper right chest and the other on the lower left side. What should you do if the AED advises a shock? Ensure no one is touching the patient, then press the shock button. 2 What should you do if an adult choking victim becomes unresponsive? Start CPR immediately, beginning with chest compressions. Where do you check for a pulse in an unresponsive adult? At the carotid artery in the neck. What is the correct compression rate for adult CPR? 100 to 120 compressions per minute. How deep should chest compressions be for an adult? At least 2 inches (5 cm). What should you do after every compression? Allow the chest to fully recoil. What is the compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-provider adult CPR? 30 compressions to 2 breaths. 3 How often should rescuers switch roles in two-provider CPR? Every 2 minutes to prevent fatigue. What should you do if an adult is breathing but unresponsive? Place them in the recovery position and monitor their breathing. Why is minimizing interruptions in compressions important? It helps maintain blood circulation to vital organs. What should you do if an AED pad placement conflicts with