Question

after checking for breathing and a pulse, you find that the patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse and needs rescue breathing. what is the correct ventilation rate? choose the correct answer 1 breath every 6 seconds, or about 10 breaths per minute 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds, or about 12 to 20 breaths per minute 2 breaths every 6 seconds, or about 20 breaths per minute 2 breaths every 3 to 5 seconds, or about 24 to 40 breaths per minute

Explanation:

When a patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse (indicating the heart is still beating), rescue breathing is needed. The correct ventilation rate in such a case is 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds, which is approximately 10 to 12 breaths per minute. Among the given options, "1 breath every 6 seconds, or about 10 breaths per minute" aligns with the standard guidelines for rescue breathing when the patient has a pulse.

Answer:

1 breath every 6 seconds, or about 10 breaths per minute