CPR Basics

Question 1

What is the normal CPR sequence?

Answer 1

Compression-Airway clearance-breathing

Question 2

What is good compression rate for CPR?

Answer 2

100-120/min

Question 3

What is the necessary compression depth for adults?

Children?

Infants?

Answer 3

at least 2 inches (5 cm)

At least 1/3 AP depth (about 2 inches or 5 cm)

At least 1/3 AP depth (about 1.5 inches or 4 cm)

Question 4

How much recoil should happen after chest compressions?

How often should health care providers switch off on compression duty?

Answer 4

Allow for full recoil between compressions

every 2 minutes

Question 5

What should the compression to ventilation ratio be for adults?

What about children and infants?

Answer 5

30:2 with 1 or 2 providers

30: 2 with one provider
15: 2 with 2 providers