Question

You and another lifeguard find an unresponsive adult on the locker room floor.
The other lifeguard goes to summon EMS personnel. You form an initial
impression, complete a primary assessment and find that the victim has a
pulse but is not breathing. Which of the following should you do next?
a. Give the victim back blows and chest thrusts.
b. Give ventilations at a rate of about 1 every 5-6 seconds.
c. Perform CPR
d. Perform a finger sweep of the victim’s mouth.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

If the victim has a pulse but is not breathing, provide rescue breathing by providing 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds (10-12 breaths/minute).