A person is found unresponsive and is not breathing normally, with only occasional gasping. What is the priority action?
Correct answer: B. Activate emergency help and begin CPR
- A. Place the person in the recovery position
- B. Activate emergency help and begin CPR
- C. Give two glasses of water before assessment
- D. Wait several minutes to see whether breathing returns
Explanation
Unresponsiveness with absent normal breathing or gasping should be treated as cardiac arrest. The rescuer should activate emergency help, obtain an AED if available and begin chest compressions without delay.
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First aid covers scene safety, primary survey, bleeding control, shock, burns, fractures, choking, poisoning and emergency transport. Basic life support includes recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of emergency help, chest compressions, rescue breaths, automated external defibrillator use and the difference between adult, child and infant procedures.
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