Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

An adult is unresponsive in a safe place. You have initiated a 999 call. What should you assess while the call connects?

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Take the numbers of the vehicles involved

Try to get them to drink water

Check that they're breathing

Look for any witnesses

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Check that they're breathingThis was the right answer

Check for normal breathing while connecting to 999. Gasping is abnormal. Start CPR if needed and follow the call handler.

Reviewed reading for this question

Recognise cardiac arrest and get helpReviewed guidance summary · The scoped adult prompts assume 999 has been initiated; normal-breathing assessment and airway care must not delay emergency help or necessary CPR.

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