Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

You arrive at an incident. There's no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. What's your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?

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Check whether they're breathing normally

Check whether they're bleeding

Check whether they have any broken bones

Check whether they have any bruising

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Check whether they're breathing normallyThis was the right answer

At the scene of an incident, always be aware of danger from further collisions or fire. The first priority when dealing with an unconscious person is to ensure they can breathe. This may involve clearing their airway if you can see an obstruction or if they’re having difficulty breathing.

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Recognise cardiac arrest and get helpReviewed guidance summary · These prompts ask about airway and breathing; the current resuscitation guide also supplies the earlier emergency call omitted by the archive.The primary survey and airwayReviewed guidance summary · These prompts ask about airway and breathing; the current resuscitation guide also supplies the earlier emergency call omitted by the archive.

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