If you see a collapsed adult in an airport with 911 called and an AED being retrieved, which action sequence is recommended?

If you see a collapsed adult in an airport with 911 called and an AED being retrieved, which action sequence is recommended?

• A. Assess breathing
• B. Look for a pulse
• C. All of the above at the same time
• D. Assess consciousness

Answer: (C)

When a collapsed adult is found and emergency services are on the way with an AED being brought to the scene, you perform a rapid, integrated check of three things at once: whether the person is conscious, whether they are breathing normally, and whether there is a pulse. This quick, combined assessment is essential because it tells you immediately if CPR is needed and when the AED should be used. If the person is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and has no pulse, you start high‑quality chest compressions right away and apply the AED as soon as it’s ready. If there’s a pulse and they’re breathing normally, you monitor and await further help. The point is to gather all critical information quickly so you can act without delay.

When a collapsed adult is found and emergency services are on the way with an AED being brought to the scene, you perform a rapid, integrated check of three things at once: whether the person is conscious, whether they are breathing normally, and whether there is a pulse. This quick, combined assessment is essential because it tells you immediately if CPR is needed and when the AED should be used. If the person is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and has no pulse, you start high‑quality chest compressions right away and apply the AED as soon as it’s ready. If there’s a pulse and they’re breathing normally, you monitor and await further help. The point is to gather all critical information quickly so you can act without delay.