Question

You are dispatched to a residence for a 66-year-old male who, according to family members, has suffered a massive stroke. Your primary assessment reveals that the patient is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless. You should ________.

1) Administer oxygen and begin chest compressions
2) Perform a head-to-toe assessment
3) Start an IV and administer fluids
4) Apply an AED and deliver a shock if indicated

Answer 1

When encountering an unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless individual due to a massive stroke, the recommended action is to apply an AED and deliver a shock if indicated.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the information provided, the correct action to take when encountering a 66-year-old male who is unresponsive, apneic, and pulseless due to a massive stroke is to apply an AED and deliver a shock if indicated. CPR is not recommended in this situation because it is ineffective in the water. The priority should be to remove the individual from the water as quickly as possible before initiating CPR.