// EMT Question · Cardiology & Resuscitation
Signs of effective CPR include all EXCEPT:
A. Chest recoil
B. End-tidal CO₂ > 10 mmHg
C. Decreased heart rateCorrect
D. Palpable carotid pulse during compressions
// Rationale
Effective CPR does not decrease heart rate; chest recoil, palpable pulse during compressions, and ETCO₂ indicate perfusion.