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6793 -An unresponsive patient is lying on the ground next to a ladder. You notice a bone sticking out of his left arm. You sh

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For an unresponsive patient who lost consciousness, we should open his airway with jaw thrust and check for breathing and pulse. Airway, breathing and circulation are the top priorities in treating an unresponsive patient. CPR to be given if required. After the patient is monitored for breathing and pulse then we can check the broken limb. Option A is the correct answer.

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