During two-person CPR applied to an adult, what is the proper ratio of compressions to ventila-tion?
a. 5 compressions for every two breaths
b. 30 compressions for every breath
c. 5 compressions for every breath
d. 30 compressions for every two breaths
ANS: D
For the adult and child, the compression/ventilation ratio is the same as for the single rescuer (30:2).
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