Medical Emergencies · single question
A patient becomes unconscious during treatment but is breathing and has a pulse. First action?
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Correct answer: A. Check responsiveness and activate EMS (position/monitor)
- A. Correct. With breathing and a pulse present, you assess responsiveness, position the patient (e.g., supine/recovery), monitor airway/vitals, and activate EMS — NOT chest compressions.
- B. Incorrect. CPR/compressions are only for a patient who is pulseless/not breathing normally; starting compressions on a perfusing patient is harmful.
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