If there is still no breathing after two rescue breaths, how long should you continue rescue breaths before reassessing?

If there is still no breathing after two rescue breaths, how long should you continue rescue breaths before reassessing?

• A. One minute
• B. Two minutes
• C. Three minutes
• D. Five minutes

Answer: (B)

In CPR, you work in short, steady cycles and check again for signs of life after about two minutes. After giving two rescue breaths, you should continue with chest compressions and breaths for roughly two minutes before reassessing for breathing or other signs of life. This two‑minute window lets blood continue to circulate oxygen to the brain and heart during compressions, so you can accurately detect any return of spontaneous breathing or pulse. If there are still no signs of life after that check, you resume CPR. If breathing returns, you shift to monitoring and recovery rather than continuing CPR.

In CPR, you work in short, steady cycles and check again for signs of life after about two minutes. After giving two rescue breaths, you should continue with chest compressions and breaths for roughly two minutes before reassessing for breathing or other signs of life. This two‑minute window lets blood continue to circulate oxygen to the brain and heart during compressions, so you can accurately detect any return of spontaneous breathing or pulse. If there are still no signs of life after that check, you resume CPR. If breathing returns, you shift to monitoring and recovery rather than continuing CPR.