High School

After the airway is opened, which of the following correctly states the proper technique for delivering mouth-to-mouth ventilation?

A. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's mouth, pinches the victim's nose closed, and gives 2 breaths while watching for the chest to rise.

B. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's mouth, and gives several small puffs while trying to avoid making the chest rise.

C. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's mouth, and gives 1 slow breath for a duration of 5 seconds.

D. The rescuer opens the airway, seals their mouth over the victim's mouth, and gives 5 slow breaths, each with a duration of 2 seconds, while watching for the chest to rise.

Answer :

Final answer:

The proper technique for delivering mouth-to-mouth ventilation after the airway is opened is to give 5 slow breaths, each with a duration of 2 seconds, while watching for the chest to rise.

Explanation:

The proper technique for delivering mouth-to-mouth ventilation after the airway is opened is option d.

The rescuer should open the airway, seal their mouth over the victim's mouth, and give 5 slow breaths, each with a duration of 2 seconds, while watching for the chest to rise.

By delivering 5 slow breaths, the rescuer ensures that sufficient oxygen is being supplied to the victim to help restore normal breathing and circulation.