You are performing solo CPR on an adult. After your first set of 30 compressions, you deliver 2 rescue breaths, each taking about 1 second. Approximately how long should both rescue breaths take in total before you resume compressions?

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AAbout 2 seconds combined
B3 to 4 seconds combined
CAs long as it takes to see the chest rise twice
DLess than 2 seconds combined

✓ Correct answer: A. About 2 seconds combined Each breath should be delivered over 1 second with visible chest rise, meaning both breaths together take approximately 2 seconds, minimizing interruptions to compressions.

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You are performing solo CPR on an adult. After your first set of 30 compressions, you deliver 2 rescue breaths, each taking about 1 second. Approximately how long should both rescue breaths take in total before you resume compressions?

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