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Multiple Choice
A 66-year-old female has been found apneic and pulseless. What should you do immediately?
A
Call her primary care physician
B
Check her blood pressure
C
Begin chest compressions and initiate CPR
D
Look for a medical alert bracelet
Verified step by step guidance
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Step 1: Recognize the emergency situation. The patient is apneic (not breathing) and pulseless, which indicates cardiac arrest. Immediate action is required to preserve life.
Step 2: Ensure the scene is safe for you to intervene. Quickly assess the environment to confirm there are no hazards that could endanger you or the patient.
Step 3: Call for emergency medical services (EMS) or instruct someone nearby to do so. This ensures professional help is on the way while you provide immediate care.
Step 4: Begin chest compressions as part of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest (lower half of the sternum) and the other hand on top. Push hard and fast at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, allowing full chest recoil after each compression.
Step 5: If available, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as soon as possible. Follow the device's instructions to deliver a shock if indicated, while continuing CPR until EMS arrives or the patient shows signs of recovery.