Question

You are providing care for an adult patient in respiratory arrest. Which actions demonstrate appropriate care?

-Start CPR immediately.
-Deliver 1 ventilation every 6 seconds.
-Deliver 2 ventilations each lasting about 1 second.
-Continue to check breathing and pulse every 2 minutes. If pulse becomes absent, start CPR.
-Use an AED as soon as it is available.

Answer 1

To provide care for an adult in respiratory arrest, deliver 2 initial ventilations, continue with 1 ventilation every 6 seconds, check for breathing and pulse, start CPR if necessary, and use an AED when available.

Step-by-step explanation:

Providing Care for an Adult Patient in Respiratory Arrest:

When providing care for an adult patient in respiratory arrest, the following steps are recommended for best practice:

• Begin by delivering 2 ventilations each lasting about one second to the patient.
• Continue to deliver 1 ventilation every 6 seconds.
• It is crucial to regularly check the patient's breathing and pulse every 2 minutes.
  
• Use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) as soon as it becomes available.

Proper hand placement for chest compressions during CPR is between the lines at T4 and T9 on the sternum, and the recommended depth and rate of compressions should follow current guidelines. Rescuers should perform CPR until professional medical help takes over or the patient shows signs of recovery.