NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -To check if a person is still breathing: look to see if their chest is rising and falling. listen over their mouth and nose for breathing sounds. feel their breath against your cheek for 10 seconds.

Detailed explanation-2: -Check for no more than 10 seconds. Occasional gasps are not breathing. If there is no breathing, perform CPR or use an AED if an AED is immediately available.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adults and children (ages 1 to puberty): Give 2 breaths after 30 chest compressions until the person starts breathing or emergency medical services arrive. Push fast, at least 100-120 continuous compressions per minute. Give one breath every 6 seconds (10 breaths//minute).

Detailed explanation-4: -Place your ear above their mouth, looking down their body. Listen for sounds of breathing and see if you can feel their breath on your cheek. Watch to see if their chest moves. Do this for 10 seconds.

Detailed explanation-5: -A rescue breath should last about 1 second. Aim to give a rescue breath every 5 to 6 seconds. This is about 10 to 12 breaths per minute. Check to see if the person’s chest rises as you give the first rescue breath.