Question

You are attending to a 54 year old man who collapsed suddenly and is unresponsive. He is not breathing normally and you cannot feel a pulse. The is no suspicion of trauma and your emergency response protocol is being activated. What is your next step?A) Perform rescue breathsB) Immediately provide CPRC) Give a series of abdominal thrustsD) Place him in a recovery position

Answer 1

Answer:B

Explanation:

There should be immediate provision of CPRC.ThIis needed to return Oxygen supply to the brain as fast as possible.

First check the airways, open the mouth and look for any obstruction and clear

Follow this up with mouth to mouth breathing; and chest compression.

Intravenous line should be set:

Fluids should be given ,followed this with oxygen supply.

sugar and blood pressure measurement should be carried out to ensure homeostatic balance.

However,cardiac compression should Continue.