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 2 breaths every 3 to 5 seconds, or about 24 to 40 breaths per minute 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds, or about 12 to 20 breaths per minute

Explanation:

In basic life support (BLS) for a patient with a pulse but abnormal breathing, the correct rescue ventilation rate is 1 breath every 3 - 5 seconds. To calculate breaths per minute: there are 60 seconds in a minute. If 1 breath every 3 seconds, that's \( \frac{60}{3}=20 \) breaths per minute. If 1 breath every 5 seconds, that's \( \frac{60}{5} = 12 \) breaths per minute. So the rate is about 12 to 20 breaths per minute. The option "1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds, or about 12 to 20 breaths per minute" is correct.

Answer:

1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds, or about 12 to 20 breaths per minute