Which of the following statements is the best explanation for the positive effects of rescue breaths?
a. Rescue breaths help overcome any airway obstruction that may be blocking the airway. b. Rescue breaths will maintain normal arterial oxygen content. c. Rescue breathing might help defibrillate the heart. d. Rescue breaths are a quick, effective way to provide oxygen to the victim. 16. A 52 year-old man collapses at the fitness center after a workout. To determine whether he is in cardiac arrest, you should check for signs of circulation. Part of this assessment is the pulse check. What is the preferred site for a pulse check in this adult victim? a. At the radial artery of the wrist. b. At the brachial artery of the arm. c. At the carotid artery of the neck. d. On the chest over the heart. 17. Where should you place your hands on the chest of a victim when you are performing chest compressions? a. On the top half of the breastbone. b. Over the heart, on the left side of the chest at the nipple line. c. Over the very bottom of the breastbone, on the xiphoid process. d. On the lower h
