Question

When coordinating PPV with chest compressions how long does it take to complete a cycle of 3 compressions and 1 breath?

a. 2 seconds
b. 4 seconds
c. 6 seconds
d. 8 seconds

Answer 1

A cycle of 3 chest compressions and 1 breath in CPR should take approximately 2 seconds, corresponding with the standard rate of 100 chest compressions per minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

When coordinating PPV (positive pressure ventilation) with chest compressions during CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a cycle of 3 compressions and 1 breath should ideally take approximately 2 seconds. This is based on the current standards that suggest a rate of 100 chest compressions per minute, which translates to roughly 1.2 seconds for a set of three compressions (since each compression takes about 0.4 seconds), leaving a small amount of time for the breath. Therefore, the correct answer is a. 2 seconds.