Question

A non-trauma patient was pulseless and apneic. Assisted ventilation was attempted, but unsuccessful. If the head is repositioned and a repeat ventilation is unsuccessful, which of the following is the next most appropriate step?

A. Check for an airway obstruction.
B. Continue with chest compressions only.
C. Attempt ventilations using an alternative method.
D. Continue to reposition the head until assisted ventilations are successful.

Answer 1

If the head is repositioned and a repeat ventilation is unsuccessful, the next most appropriate step is to check for an airway obstruction.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the head is repositioned and a repeat ventilation is unsuccessful, the next most appropriate step is to check for an airway obstruction. It is possible that there is an obstruction preventing air from entering the patient's lungs. By checking for an airway obstruction, you can identify and remove any obstructing object or clear the airway to allow for successful ventilation.