A 28-year-old female has fallen 20 feet from the roof a house. She is lying supine and does not appear to be conscious or breathing. On arrival at her side, what should the EMT do first?
A) Open her airway using a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.
B) Apply manual in-line spinal stabilization.
C) Start positive pressure ventilation.
D) Open her airway and assess her circulation.
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