Question

the infant is unresponsive when you tap her foot and shout, \are you ok?\ she could be in cardiac arrest. what is your next step? choose the correct answer for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the carotid pulse for 10 to 15 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the brachial pulse for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the brachial pulse for 10 to 15 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the carotid pulse

Explanation:

When checking an infant for signs of life (breathing and pulse), the recommended time is 5 - 10 seconds. For infants, the brachial pulse (not the carotid pulse which is for adults) is checked.

Answer:

For 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the brachial pulse.