A 55-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor. You confirm he is unresponsive and not breathing normally. According to current Resuscitation Co...

Question

A 55-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor. You confirm he is unresponsive and not breathing normally. According to current Resuscitation Council UK guidance, what is the most appropriate next immediate step after calling for help?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100–120/min

Answer

Check carotid pulse for 30 seconds

Answer

Give five rescue breaths before any compressions

Answer

Place the patient in the recovery position

Answer

Give a precordial thump and wait for response

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Cardiac arrest – BLS

A 55-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor. You confirm he is unresponsive and not breathing normally. According to current Resuscitation Council UK guidance, what is the most appropriate next immediate step after calling for help?