American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Practice Test

In pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), when performing CPR on a child who is showing signs of puberty, it is essential to follow established guidelines for the delivery of compressions and ventilations. The correct management involves providing continuous chest compressions while minimizing interruptions for ventilations. This approach is based on the principle that maintaining blood circulation is critical during cardiac arrest, and minimizing pauses for ventilations helps preserve blood flow to vital organs.

In a scenario where rescue breaths are needed, the recommended practice is to administer 2 ventilations after every 30 compressions, which fits into a larger framework for effective CPR delivery, emphasizing high-quality compressions at a rate of about 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Continuous compressions without unnecessary interruptions help ensure that oxygenated blood is being delivered to the brain and heart, which is vital for survival.

This method is in line with current CPR guidelines, emphasizing the importance of high-quality compressions to enhance the chances of returning a spontaneous circulation in pediatric patients, particularly those displaying signs of puberty, who may have physiological characteristics similar to adults.