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What is the first step when assessing a medical emergency?
What is the first step when assessing a medical emergency?
- Check for signs of consciousness and normal breathing (correct)
- Call 911 or the local emergency number
- Begin CPR immediately
- Instruct a colleague to document the incident
What should you do if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally?
What should you do if the patient is unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally?
- Administer basic first aid
- Initiate a debriefing session
- Call 911 or the local emergency number (correct)
- Continue with chest compressions until help arrives
If you're not trained in CPR, what action should you take when the patient is unresponsive and not breathing?
If you're not trained in CPR, what action should you take when the patient is unresponsive and not breathing?
- Continue with chest compressions until help arrives
- Administer rescue breaths immediately
- Leave the patient and find someone trained in CPR
- Instruct a colleague to call 911 while you assist the patient (correct)
Why is it important to document actions taken and individuals involved after addressing a medical emergency?
Why is it important to document actions taken and individuals involved after addressing a medical emergency?
What information should be documented after addressing a medical emergency?
What information should be documented after addressing a medical emergency?
Why is it important to hold a debriefing session with colleagues after a medical emergency?
Why is it important to hold a debriefing session with colleagues after a medical emergency?
Which action should be taken if the patient is responsive but experiencing a medical emergency?
Which action should be taken if the patient is responsive but experiencing a medical emergency?
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