Once an advanced airway device has been inserted into a cardiac arrest patient:
A) you should deliver one breath every 5 to 6 seconds.
B) ventilations are delivered at a rate of 8 to 10 breaths/min.
C) the compressor should pause so ventilations can be given.
D) chest compressions should be increased to 120 per minute.
Answer: B) ventilations are delivered at a rate of 8 to 10 breaths/min.
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