A 60-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first responder. What is the most appropr...

Question

A 60-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first responder. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100–120/min with a ratio of 30:2 breaths

Answer

Check his carotid pulse for 60 seconds before acting

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Place him in the recovery position and wait for an ambulance

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Give two rescue breaths before any chest compressions and then reassess

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Look for an advance decision before starting CPR

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Adult basic life support

A 60-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first responder. What is the most appropriate immediate action?