During CPR, what action immediately follows the initiation of chest compressions in the standard sequence?

During CPR, what action immediately follows the initiation of chest compressions in the standard sequence?

• A. Partner goes to get AED
• B. Ventilations
• C. Chest compressions again
• D. Check pulse

Answer: (B)

After starting chest compressions, you enter a cycle of 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations. The immediate next action is to deliver two rescue breaths. This 30:2 pattern keeps blood flowing while also delivering oxygen to the lungs, which is essential for tissue perfusion. Then you immediately resume chest compressions and continue cycling. Checking a pulse during CPR isn’t done while you’re actively compressing, and pausing to fetch the AED or to perform a pulse check would disrupt the flow of compressions, which the rhythm aims to maintain.

After starting chest compressions, you enter a cycle of 30 compressions followed by 2 ventilations. The immediate next action is to deliver two rescue breaths. This 30:2 pattern keeps blood flowing while also delivering oxygen to the lungs, which is essential for tissue perfusion. Then you immediately resume chest compressions and continue cycling. Checking a pulse during CPR isn’t done while you’re actively compressing, and pausing to fetch the AED or to perform a pulse check would disrupt the flow of compressions, which the rhythm aims to maintain.