Anson Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Practice Test

When an infant has a pulse but isn’t breathing normally, the priority is to support breathing, not to start compressions. A pulse means circulation is still present, so provide rescue breaths to oxygenate the blood. Deliver gentle breaths at roughly one every 2 to 3 seconds (about 20 breaths per minute) and watch for signs that breathing and color improve. Keep providing breaths and monitor the infant’s pulse and overall status. Switch to chest compressions only if the pulse is lost or the infant becomes unresponsive with no detectable pulse. In that case, begin CPR promptly and call for help.