Question 13 of 30
If the heart of a casualty has stopped, brain damage is likely to occur after:
A
A) Beyond 6 minutes
B
B) Beyond 20 minutes
C
C) Beyond 1 minute
D
D) Beyond 10 seconds
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Beyond 6 minutes.
Once circulation stops, the brain begins to suffer irreversible damage due to oxygen deprivation within approximately 6 minutes. Rapid initiation of BLS is essential to bridge the time until professional care is available.