A 58-year-old man collapses in a shopping mall. Bystanders confirm unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing. According to the latest Heart & S...

Question

A 58-year-old man collapses in a shopping mall. Bystanders confirm unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing. According to the latest Heart & Stroke CPR guidelines for lay rescuers in adults, what is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120/min with minimal interruptions and call for an AED

Answer

Check for a carotid pulse for up to 30 seconds before starting compressions

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Deliver two rescue breaths first and then start compressions

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Place the patient in the recovery position and wait for paramedics

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Delay CPR until an AED arrives

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Adult cardiac arrest - basic life support

A 58-year-old man collapses in a shopping mall. Bystanders confirm unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing. According to the latest Heart & Stroke CPR guidelines for lay rescuers in adults, what is the most appropriate immediate action?