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  1. When using a bag-mask device during pediatric CPR, what tidal volume is targeted for each rescue breath?

    Answer: Enough to cause visible chest rise only

    Deliver just enough volume to produce visible chest rise; over-inflating causes gastric insufflation and reduces cardiac output.

  2. During high-quality pediatric CPR, compressor fatigue typically degrades compression quality after approximately:

    Answer: 2 minutes

    Compressor fatigue causes significant deterioration in compression rate and depth after approximately 2 minutes, which is why rotation every 2 minutes is recommended.

  3. An infant is pulseless. Two rescuers are available. Which compression landmark is correct for the two thumb-encircling technique?

    Answer: Just below the nipple line, on the lower half of the sternum

    For infant CPR, place thumbs just below the nipple line on the lower half of the sternum, avoiding the xiphoid process.

  4. What CPR feedback device metric most directly helps rescuers avoid leaning on the chest during CPR?

    Answer: Chest recoil (baseline) sensor

    A chest recoil sensor detects incomplete decompression (leaning), providing direct feedback to ensure full chest recoil between compressions.

  5. A 6-year-old is found in cardiac arrest in a witnessed, shockable rhythm. How many cycles of CPR should be performed before the FIRST rhythm check with the AED?

    Answer: No CPR — attach AED and shock immediately

    For a witnessed cardiac arrest with an AED immediately available, attach and use the AED as soon as possible without preceding CPR.

  6. During pediatric resuscitation, which finding on capnography suggests ROSC (return of spontaneous circulation) has occurred?

    Answer: Sudden increase in ETCO₂ to 35–45 mmHg

    A sudden abrupt increase in ETCO₂ to normal values (35–45 mmHg) during CPR is a reliable indicator of ROSC.

  7. When performing mouth-to-mouth-and-nose rescue breathing on an infant, how should the rescuer position the infant's head?

    Answer: Neutral or slight sniffing position to avoid airway kinking

    Infant airways are flexible; hyperextension can kink and obstruct the airway, so a neutral or slight sniffing position is optimal.