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When a Collapsed Person Is Observed, What Steps Should the Athletic

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When a collapsed person is observed, what steps should the athletic trainer take to manage the situation?


A) Determine level of consciousness by calling to the patient.
B) Determine level of consciousness by gently shaking the patient.
C) Determine level of consciousness, suspect a spinal trauma if the patient is unconscious, activate emergency medical services (EMS) , and wait for EMS to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if patient is not breathing.
D) Determine level of consciousness, activate EMS, initiate CPR if patient has no pulse, and have an automated external defibrillator (AED) brought to the patient's side.

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