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NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

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Which of the following is the correct ventilation rate for a patient in respiratory arrest?
  1. Every 3 seconds
  2. Every 4 seconds
  3. Every 5 seconds
  4. Every 6 seconds
Explanation
Answer: C - Ventilations should be given to non-breathing patients every 5 seconds. This will ensure a rate of at least 12 breaths per minute. Special care should be taken to not over ventilate patients, as this will cause an imbalance of carbon dioxide and oxygen within the patient. If you do not ventilate frequently enough the patient will become hypoxic and the body will begin to shut down.
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