Question

To check for consciousness:

A) Tap the person and ask if they are okay
B) Listen for a heartbeat
C) Lift an eyelid to see if their pupils are dilated
D) Check their pulse

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is choice a.

Explanation: The first step in checking for consciousness is to tap on the person or shake them and ask if they are okay. After you have determined that a person is not conscious is when you go to the next steps of checking the ABCs - airway, breathing and circulation.

Answer 2

The answer to your question is,

D) Check their pulse.

((Well, some people say to place your ear over the persons mouth and watch for a rise and fall of the chest-- but that's not an answer nor does that really go with any of the answers provided so..))

-Mabel <3