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What locations do most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur? - Homes What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children? - Respiratory failure or shock What is the third link in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival? - Rapid defibrillation Which statement best describes sudden cardiac arrest? - When an abnormal rhythm develops and the heart stops beating unexpectedly What is the first action you should take when you witness a 53 year old collapse and is lying motionless on the floor and you're are the first rescuer to arrive to the scene? - Verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim The man doesn't respond when you touch his shoulders and shout "Are you OK?" What is your best next action? - Shout for nearby help Several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response and retrieve the AED and emergency equipment. As you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making "snorting" sounds. You do not feel a pulse. What is your best next action? - Start high-quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions What is the ratio of chest compressions to breaths when providing CPR to an adult? - 30 compressions to 2 breaths What is the rate and depth for chest compressions on an adult? - A rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute and a dep