You have been called for a 57-year-old female who has choked on a large pill. On arrival you find the patient collapsed on the floor with family by her side. Your assessment reveals her to be unresponsive, not breathing, and pulseless. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Start chest compressions.
B) Perform five abdominal thrusts.
C) Apply the AED and hit the "analyze" button.
D) Open the airway and attempt ventilation.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q23: After receiving a "No Shock Advised" message
Q24: When should the EMT transport the cardiac
Q25: The AED has just been applied to
Q26: After you apply the AED to a
Q27: You have been dispatched to a residence
Q29: A 52-year-old male has collapsed on his
Q30: If a cardiac arrest patient were in
Q31: You have been called for an elderly
Q32: What statement regarding care for the adult
Q33: After analyzing a cardiac arrest patient's heart
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents