Question 153 · LEK · Cross-cutting topics
Which of the following are obligatory in the case of cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by an unexperienced person?
1) chest compressions;
2) artificial ventilation;
3) pulse examination on the carotid artery;
4) pulse examination on the radial artery;
5) evaluation of consciousness and breathing.
The correct answer is:
2) artificial ventilation;
3) pulse examination on the carotid artery;
4) pulse examination on the radial artery;
5) evaluation of consciousness and breathing.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3.
- B. 1,5.
- C. all the above.
- D. 1,2,3.
- E. 1,2,3,5.
Hint
Recall what lay rescuers check before starting CPR and which skills an untrained person may leave out.
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