Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

At a safe incident scene, an adult is unresponsive and 999 has been called. Which action helps you assess their breathing?

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By opening their airway

By tilting their head as far forward as possible

By raising their legs

By giving them something to drink

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By opening their airwayThis was the right answer

Open the airway and assess normal breathing. If absent or abnormal, begin CPR and follow the call handler; do not stop at airway opening alone.

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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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