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If you are giving artificial ventilation to an adult, what is the correct rate?

10 breaths per minute
12 breaths per minute
15 breaths per minute
20 breaths per minute

Explanation

Answer: B - The proper rate of artificial ventilation for an adult is 12 breaths per minute, which is equal to 1 breath every 5 seconds.

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