A 35-year-old man collapses during a basketball game. He is unconscious with no pulse. What is the most appropriate initial management?

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AAdminister epinephrine first
BImmediate chest compressions and defibrillation if indicated
CEstablish intravenous access first
DCheck blood glucose level

✓ Correct answer: B. Immediate chest compressions and defibrillation if indicated In a witnessed sudden cardiac arrest, immediate chest compressions and early defibrillation if a shockable rhythm is present (VF/VT) are the most important initial interventions. These actions significantly improve survival and are prioritized in basic life support protocols.

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