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Q1In the emergency action steps (Check–Call–Care), what is the FIRST thing you should do?
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✓ Correct answer: Check the scene to make sure it is safe
Begin with CHECK: make sure the scene is safe for you and others before approaching, then check the person.
Q2What is the correct order of the emergency action steps?
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✓ Correct answer: Check, Call, Care
The emergency action steps are Check the scene and the person, Call 911, then Care for the person.
Q3What is the very first thing you should do on arriving at an emergency scene?
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✓ Correct answer: Check the area for danger to yourself and others
Checking for danger first protects you, the victim and bystanders. An injured rescuer cannot help anyone.
Q4How should you check whether a collapsed person is responsive?
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✓ Correct answer: Talk to them and gently squeeze their shoulders ('talk and touch')
Check response by talking and touching: give a simple command and gently squeeze the shoulders. Never shake a victim violently.
Q5What is the emergency telephone number for an ambulance in the United States?
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✓ Correct answer: 911
911 is the emergency number in the United States. Call 911 for police, fire, or ambulance.
Q6An adult collapses, is unresponsive and is NOT breathing normally. What should you do?
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✓ Correct answer: Begin CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths)
An unresponsive victim who is not breathing normally is in cardiac arrest. Start CPR immediately and send for an AED.
Q7A victim is unresponsive but IS breathing normally. What is the best position for them?
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✓ Correct answer: On their side in the recovery position
An unconscious victim who is breathing should be placed on their side (recovery position) to keep the airway clear and let fluids drain.
Q8Why is the recovery (side) position used for an unconscious, breathing victim?
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✓ Correct answer: It keeps the airway open and lets fluids drain so they do not choke
On their side, the tongue is less likely to block the airway and any vomit or fluid can drain out rather than being inhaled.
Q9How do you open the airway of an unconscious adult?
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✓ Correct answer: Tilt the head back and lift the chin
A gentle head-tilt and chin-lift moves the tongue away from the back of the throat and opens the airway.
Q10You are alone with an unresponsive adult and have a cell phone. What should you do?
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✓ Correct answer: Call 911, put it on speaker, and stay with the victim to give CPR
Call 911 on speaker so you can follow the dispatcher's instructions and start CPR without leaving the victim.
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