Question

You are first on scene when a 58-year-old man suddenly collapses in a supermarket. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally despite an open airway. You have activated the emergency call. What is the single most appropriate next step in basic life support?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100–120/min with a depth of 5–6 cm

Answer

Give 2 rescue breaths then check the carotid pulse for 10 seconds

Answer

Place him in the recovery position and wait for the ambulance

Answer

Check the carotid pulse for 30 seconds before starting compressions

Answer

Apply an oropharyngeal airway and give oxygen without compressions

Practice question

You are first on scene when a 58-year-old man suddenly collapses in a supermarket. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally despite an open airway. You have activated the emergency call. What is the single most appropriate next step in basic life support?