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What should be done first when approaching a patient?
What should be done first when approaching a patient?
- Check for response
- Check for danger (correct)
- Check for normal breathing
- Check the airway
If the patient does not respond, what should be done next?
If the patient does not respond, what should be done next?
- Check for normal breathing
- Squeeze the trapezius muscle (correct)
- Check the airway
- Send for help
What should be done if the patient has no response and no normal breathing?
What should be done if the patient has no response and no normal breathing?
- Provide supplemental oxygen
- Continue with the A-E assessment
- Branch off to the BLS Algorithm (correct)
- Check the airway
What should be done if the patient has no response but normal breathing?
What should be done if the patient has no response but normal breathing?
What should be done to assess the airway if the patient is unable to talk?
What should be done to assess the airway if the patient is unable to talk?
What should be done to assess the circulation?
What should be done to assess the circulation?
What is the immediate action to take if a patient shows no response and you are concerned about their condition?
What is the immediate action to take if a patient shows no response and you are concerned about their condition?
When performing the A-E assessment, what is a possible intervention for addressing an airway obstruction?
When performing the A-E assessment, what is a possible intervention for addressing an airway obstruction?
Which intervention is appropriate when assessing breathing during a medical emergency?
Which intervention is appropriate when assessing breathing during a medical emergency?
What should be considered while assessing circulation in a patient during a medical emergency?
What should be considered while assessing circulation in a patient during a medical emergency?
Which action is crucial in managing airway obstruction during an emergency situation?
Which action is crucial in managing airway obstruction during an emergency situation?
During an emergency, what should be done to assess the effort of breathing in a patient?
During an emergency, what should be done to assess the effort of breathing in a patient?
