Question

during high - quality cpr, when do rescuers typically pause compressions?
select all that apply
when checking for responsiveness
when applying the aed pads
when verifying scene safety
when checking pulse
when changing compressors
when assigning team roles

Explanation:

• When checking for responsiveness: This is part of the initial assessment before starting CPR.
• When applying the AED pads: Necessary to place them correctly for the AED to function.
• When checking pulse: To determine if the patient has a pulse (though in some protocols, this is minimized).
• When changing compressors: To ensure continuous high - quality compressions with fresh rescuers.

Answer:

When checking for responsiveness, When applying the AED pads, When checking pulse, When changing compressors.