Question

An adult in the waiting room has collapsed to the floor. During your visual survey, you determine that the scene is safe, the patient appears unresponsive and they do not appear to have life-threatening bleeding. What is your next step?

-Check for breathing, a pulse and life-threatening bleeding.
-Start CPR immediately.
-Open the airway.
-Check for responsiveness.

Answer 1

In this situation, the next step would be to check for responsiveness.

Step-by-step explanation:

If an adult in the waiting room has collapsed to the floor and appears unresponsive without life-threatening bleeding, the next step is to check for responsiveness. This involves gently shaking the person and asking if they are okay. If there is no response, the person is unconscious and further steps need to be taken, such as opening the airway, checking for breathing and a pulse, and providing CPR if necessary.