Cardiology & ResuscitationQuestion 34 of 100
A patient becomes unresponsive and pulseless while you are attaching monitoring equipment. Your immediate action is to:
a.Search for a medical bracelet first
b.Begin high-quality chest compressions
c.Give two rescue breaths first
d.Check blood glucose
Explanation
For an unresponsive, pulseless adult, start chest compressions immediately following the compressions-airway-breathing sequence. Early compressions are the priority in cardiac arrest.
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