First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
If a child gasps occasionally and is otherwise unresponsive, you should:
Agonal gasps are not effective breathing — start CPR. The correct answer is "Treat as cardiac arrest and start CPR". This reflects the accepted standard for the
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Question: If a child gasps occasionally and is otherwise unresponsive, you should:
Answer options: ✅ Treat as cardiac arrest and start CPR
- Wait for normal breaths
- Place in recovery position
- Sit them up
Correct answer: Treat as cardiac arrest and start CPR
Explanation: Agonal gasps are not effective breathing — start CPR. The correct answer is "Treat as cardiac arrest and start CPR". This reflects the accepted standard for the firstaid assessment and aligns with the official handbook for this competency.
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