Question

While performing a primary assessment on an unresponsive adult who has been rescued from the water, you find that they have only occasional gasps, no pulse and no severe life-threatening bleeding. Which of the following should you do next? a. Immediately begin CPR, starting with chest compressions.b. Give 5 abdominal thrusts.c. Place the victim in the recovery position.d. Give 2 ventilations and begin CPR.

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is d. Give 2 ventilations and begin CPR.

Step-by-step explanation:

The chest should fall before the next ventilation is given. If unconscious but breathing, place in a recovery position. If unconscious and no breathing but there is a pulse, continue giving ventilations. If unconscious and no breathing or pulse, begin CPR.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) consists of the use of chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.