Question

1. A 35-year-old man collapses suddenly and is unconscious. You witness the collapse and are the first rescuer to arrive at the scene. He doesn’t respond when you ask him if he is ok. Which is the next action you should take?

a. Check for a pulse.

b. Give 2 rescue breaths.

c. Begin chest compressions.

d. Direct someone nearby to call 911 and retrieve an AED

2. Which of the following is a sign of severe airway obstruction in victims 1 year of age and older?

a. forceful cough

b. cyanosis (turning blue)

c. wheezing between coughs

d. all of the above

3. A victim is pulled from a swimming pool, unresponsive. You have checked the scene and checked the victim for responsiveness. You have activated 911. For which of the following reasons would you give 1 rescue breath every 5 seconds instead of chest compressions?

a. You check the pulse and there is none.

b. The victim is not breathing but has a pulse.

c. The victim is not breathing.

d. The victim moves and gags.

Answer 1

1. In this scenario, the next action to take is to direct someone nearby to call 911 and retrieve an AED. Option d is the correct answer.

2. The signs of severe airway obstruction include forceful coughing, cyanosis and wheezing between coughs. Option d is the correct answer.

3. If the victim has a pulse and the breathing is abnormal one rescue breath should be given every 5 seconds instead of CPR. Option b is the correct answer.