First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
An adult is found unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse. The very next action by a single rescuer is to:
Adult cardiac arrest by a single rescuer: start chest compressions immediately. Use AED as soon as available.
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Question: An adult is found unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse. The very next action by a single rescuer is to:
Answer options:
- Give 2 rescue breaths first ✅ Start chest compressions immediately (30:2 with breaths if trained, otherwise hands-only)
- Run to get the AED before doing anything
- Check blood pressure
Correct answer: Start chest compressions immediately (30:2 with breaths if trained, otherwise hands-only)
Explanation: Adult cardiac arrest by a single rescuer: start chest compressions immediately. Use AED as soon as available.
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