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What should be performed FIRST for an unconscious victim of illness or accident?

  1. Open the airway
  2. Establish unresponsiveness
  3. Establish pulselessness
  4. Examine for bleeding and fractures
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Correct answer: B. Establish unresponsiveness

Per BLS guidelines, the first step after scene safety is checking for responsiveness (tap and shout 'Are you okay?'). This determines whether CPR is needed. If unresponsive with no normal breathing and no definite pulse: activate EMS and begin CPR immediately.

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