Final answer:
For an adult in cardiac arrest with an advanced airway in place, the recommended ventilation rate is 10 breaths per minute, and chest compressions should not be interrupted for ventilation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The recommended ventilation for an adult in cardiac arrest with an advanced airway device in place is a rate of 10 breaths per minute without additional ventilations with chest compressions. Once an advanced airway such as an endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask is in place, chest compressions should not be paused for ventilations.
High-quality chest compressions are emphasized as they are critical for maintaining circulation to vital organs, especially the brain where irreversible damage and death of neurons can occur within minutes of loss of blood flow.