At an incident, a casualty is not breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?
- A Put their arms across their chest
- B Shake them firmly
- C Roll them onto their side
- D Open their airway
Why this is the answer
It’s important to make sure that the airway is open before you start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). To open the casualty’s airway, place your fingers under their chin and lift it forward.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Put their arms across their chest — That gets in the way of the compressions you are about to give.
- B
- Shake them firmly — Shaking can worsen a spinal injury, and it will not restart breathing.
- C
- Roll them onto their side — The recovery position is for somebody who is breathing.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 16
- The Highway Code — page 153
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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