Texas Class A Barber Written ExamSanitation, Disinfection, and SafetyHard
A barber observes a client who suddenly becomes unresponsive, stops breathing, and has no pulse. What is the IMMEDIATE priority in this emergency situation?
- ACall the client's emergency contact.
- BAdminister rescue breaths.
- CElevate the client's legs to improve blood flow.
- DBegin chest compressions (CPR).
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Begin chest compressions (CPR).
In an emergency where a person is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no pulse, the immediate priority is to initiate chest compressions (CPR) to maintain blood flow to vital organs, especially the brain. Calling 911/EMS should be done simultaneously or immediately after starting compressions.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Calling emergency contacts is important but not the immediate life-saving priority.
- B. Rescue breaths are part of CPR but compressions are the initial and most vital component for maintaining circulation.
- C. Elevating legs is for shock, not for cardiac arrest where there is no pulse.
Cardiac Arrest Emergency Response
The immediate, life-saving actions taken when a person is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no pulse, primarily focusing on CPR.
- Recognize signs of cardiac arrest (unresponsive, no breathing, no pulse).
- Immediate initiation of chest compressions is paramount.
- Call 911/EMS simultaneously or immediately after starting compressions.
Memory trick: Check, Call, Compress.