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First, you must understand what CPR is:
It is a set of steps taken when someone's body systems have temporarily stopped working properly.

Steps to follow when a person is exposed to a situation requiring CPR

Assessing the situation:

• To determine whether a person needs CPR, the first thing you should do is gently shake their shoulders while simultaneously asking them if they are okay.
• You should also be aware of your surroundings, as you may be in an environment that puts you and the injured person at risk.
• After scanning the area for any potential hazards, such as approaching cars, you can shout to attract the attention of any bystanders who can help you.
• You should never leave an unconscious person alone, even if you are seeking help.

Check The Breathing:

• If the person is unresponsive, open their airway.
• To do this, place one hand on their forehead and two fingers under their chin.
  Then gently tilt their head back while simultaneously lifting their chin.
• If the person is experiencing cardiac arrest, they won't be breathing normally or aren't breathing at all.
• To check if they're breathing, watch their chest to see if you can detect any movement while keeping their head tilted back.
• Listen carefully to see if you can hear their breathing, and put your face close to their mouth to see if you can feel any breathing on your cheek. If you can't detect any breathing at all, call an ambulance.
• While waiting for an ambulance, you can begin CPR.

Chest Compressions:

• First, kneel next to the unconscious person, with your knees level with their chest.
• Next, place the heel of one hand on the center of their chest, and place your other hand on top of the hand you will be using to compress their chest.
• Ensure your shoulders are above your hands before performing firm chest compressions, with your arms straight and your full body weight.
• Perform 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute, or about two compressions per second.

Resuscitation:

• After chest compressions, you will perform rescue breathing if there are no signs of breathing.
• To do this, first open the airway using the same method you used to check for breathing.
• Once the patient's head is tilted back and their chin is lifted, grasp the soft part of the nose.
• Inhale as usual, then place your mouth over the patient's mouth and exhale.
• Once you have performed this once, remove your mouth and repeat the process.
• You should be able to detect chest movement while performing rescue breathing.