Problem: After checking for breathing and a pulse he find that the patient is not breathing normally but has a pulse and needs rescue breathing. 1. What is the correct ventilation rate. 2 breaths every 3 to 5 seconds or about 24 to 40 breaths/min, 2 breaths every 6 seconds or about 20 breaths/min, 1 breath every 6 seconds or about 10 breaths/min, 1 breath every 3 to 5 seconds were about 12 to 20 breaths/min