If there is no normal breathing and no pulse is felt within 10 seconds, what should you do?

If there is no normal breathing and no pulse is felt within 10 seconds, what should you do?

• A. Call EMS Only
• B. Wait for Help
• C. Check Pulse Again
• D. Begin CPR Immediately

Answer: (D)

When a person is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and there is no pulse, they are in cardiac arrest. There’s no circulating blood to the brain and vital organs, so delaying intervention can quickly reduce chances of survival. The best action is to start CPR immediately to restore blood flow. Begin chest compressions right away: push hard and fast, about 100–120 compressions per minute, to a depth of roughly 2 inches (5 cm) for an adult, and allow full recoil between compressions. If you’re trained and able, follow each set of 30 compressions with 2 rescue breaths; if you’re not trained or uncomfortable giving breaths, perform hands-only CPR and continue compressions. If another person is present, have them call emergency services and bring an AED. When the AED arrives, turn it on and follow the prompts, delivering a shock if instructed and continuing CPR afterward. Keep going with CPR until professional help takes over or until the person shows signs of life.

When a person is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and there is no pulse, they are in cardiac arrest. There’s no circulating blood to the brain and vital organs, so delaying intervention can quickly reduce chances of survival. The best action is to start CPR immediately to restore blood flow.

Begin chest compressions right away: push hard and fast, about 100–120 compressions per minute, to a depth of roughly 2 inches (5 cm) for an adult, and allow full recoil between compressions. If you’re trained and able, follow each set of 30 compressions with 2 rescue breaths; if you’re not trained or uncomfortable giving breaths, perform hands-only CPR and continue compressions.

If another person is present, have them call emergency services and bring an AED. When the AED arrives, turn it on and follow the prompts, delivering a shock if instructed and continuing CPR afterward.

Keep going with CPR until professional help takes over or until the person shows signs of life.