Question 11 of 30
You find an adult who is unresponsive and not breathing. The scene is safe. What is your next step?
A
A) Check for a pulse
B
B) Activate the emergency response system
C
C) Perform CPR
D
D) Administer rescue breaths
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: B) Activate the emergency response system.
Upon finding an unresponsive, non-breathing adult in a safe scene, the immediate priority is to activate the emergency response system (call for help or send someone to do so). This ensures that professional medical assistance is on its way before initiating CPR.