A 24-year-old man collapses in the street. A bystander calls an ambulance. On arrival, he is unresponsive and not breathing normally, with occasional ...

Question

A 24-year-old man collapses in the street. A bystander calls an ambulance. On arrival, he is unresponsive and not breathing normally, with occasional gasps. What is the most appropriate immediate action for the attending clinician?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 per minute

Answer

Check for a carotid pulse for 30 seconds

Answer

Give two rescue breaths before starting compressions

Answer

Place him in the recovery position and recheck in 10 minutes

Answer

Apply an automated external defibrillator only after 5 minutes of CPR

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

A 24-year-old man collapses in the street. A bystander calls an ambulance. On arrival, he is unresponsive and not breathing normally, with occasional gasps. What is the most appropriate immediate action for the attending clinician?