When administering artificial resuscitation...

When administering artificial resuscitation...

Question 1 of 27070

Q

When administering artificial resuscitation to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.

A

12 to 15 times per minute

B

18 to 20 times per minute

C

20 to 25 times per minute

D

as fast as possible

Question 1 / 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46af6

Question 1 of 270705eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46af6

When administering artificial resuscitation to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.

Question 1 of 27070

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When administering artificial resuscitation to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Normal adult breathing rate at rest • How rescue breathing compares to normal breathing • Why breathing "as fast as possible" can be harmful

💭 Think About

• First recall the typical resting breaths per minute for a healthy adult. Is it closer to the lower or higher options? • Consider whether artificial respiration should closely mimic normal breathing or be much faster/slower. • Think about what could happen to the lungs and circulation if breaths are given too rapidly.

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare each choice to the normal adult rate and eliminate anything that is clearly too fast. • Ask: which rate allows enough time for the chest to rise and fall fully between breaths? • Rule out any option that sounds unsafe or extreme, rather than controlled and steady.