Question

the aed detects a shockable rhythm and advises a shock. after delivering 1 shock, you and your partner immediately resume cpr by using what ratio and which compressions technique?
choose the correct answer
complete cycles of 15 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique
complete cycles of 15 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2 - finger technique
complete cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2 - finger technique
complete cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique

Explanation:

In CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), the standard ratio for compressions to breaths for adult and child (except newborn) CPR is 30 compressions to 2 breaths. For a single - rescuer, the 2 - finger technique is used for infants (under 1 year old), and the 2 thumb - encircling hands technique is used for newborns. But in the context of resuming CPR after an AED shock (assuming the patient is not a newborn), the ratio is 30:2. And if it's a two - rescuer scenario (as the question mentions "you and your partner"), for infants (if the patient is an infant), the 2 - finger technique is used.

Answer:

Complete cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, and use the 2 - finger technique.