Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1588 (Set 49)

What should you do before CPR is started?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — establish an open airway

An obstructed airway prevents effective ventilation. Opening the airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift maneuver must precede any rescue breathing or chest compressions during CPR administration.

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