Final answer:
The statement is True; when checking for breathing and pulse, it should be done within 5 to 10 seconds. The pulse represents the heartbeat, with a measuring discrepancy potentially falling within a factor of 6 when comparing 10 seconds to 60 seconds. In CPR, chest compressions are prioritized over artificial respiration.
Step-by-step explanation:
When checking for the presence of breathing and a pulse the correct protocol is to check for at least 5 seconds but no more than 10 seconds. Therefore, the statement is True. When you feel your pulse, you are feeling the blood being pumped by your heart, which corresponds with the heart rate. If you measure your pulse rate for 10 seconds and multiply by 6, you should get a similar number to your pulse rate measured for 1 minute, as there are 60 seconds in a minute. As part of a broader assessment, for example, the Apgar scoring system used for newborns, heart rate is one of the critical criteria. For CPR, high-quality chest compressions are emphasized over providing artificial respiration, with the current standard calling for a rate of 100 compressions per minute.