A patient in your office suddenly stops breathing and doesn't have a pulse. You are alone and know that you must begin CPR. What chest compression to breathing ratio do you use?

Flashcard 3 - Medical Procedures Flashcard Set for the Medical Assistant test

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30:2

Explanation:

For effective one-man CPR, you should do 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute and a depth of about 2 inches. After 30 compressions are completed, you should deliver 2 breaths, each about 1 second long. When delivering breaths you should see the chest rise.

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