Board of Legal SpecializationPractice Exam

True or False: When providing CPR to a child with an advanced airway in place, one provider can deliver continuous chest compressions without pausing for ventilations.

1. True

2. False

3. Only during the first minute

4. Only if authorized

The correct answer is: True

When providing CPR to a child with an advanced airway in place, it is indeed true that one provider can deliver continuous chest compressions without pausing for ventilations. The presence of an advanced airway (such as an endotracheal tube) allows for a different approach compared to situations where only bag-mask ventilation or mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is available. With an advanced airway in place, the provider can maintain uninterrupted chest compressions, which is crucial because continuous compressions help maintain blood circulation and improve the chances of a successful outcome. The provider delivering compressions can also coordinate with another provider who will be managing the ventilations. In this scenario, the need to pause for breaths is eliminated, allowing for more effective circulation to occur. This methodology stems from current CPR guidelines, which emphasize the importance of minimizing interruptions during chest compressions. Other options suggest actions or conditions that do not align with the streamlined approach provided by the presence of an advanced airway. The concept that only one provider can focus on compressions while another manages ventilation represents an efficient use of resources in a resuscitation scenario.