Safety & Infection ControlPregunta 49 de 100
A technician finds a patient unresponsive and not breathing. After ensuring scene safety, what is the immediate priority action?
a.Call for help/activate the emergency response system and begin CPR if trained
b.Leave to document the finding
c.Offer the patient water
d.Wait 10 minutes to see if the patient recovers
Explicación
For an unresponsive, non-breathing patient, the technician should immediately activate the emergency response system (call a code or 911) and begin CPR if trained and within scope. Early activation and high-quality chest compressions improve survival. Delaying care reduces the chance of a good outcome.
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