Question

the child is unresponsive after you tap his shoulders and shout, \are you ok?\ he could be in cardiac arrest. what is your next step? choose the correct answer for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the brachial pulse for 10 to 15 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the brachial pulse for 10 to 15 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the carotid pulse for 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the carotid pulse

Explanation:

When checking for signs of life in a child (unresponsive and potentially in cardiac arrest), the recommended time frame is 5 - 10 seconds. For children, the brachial pulse is the appropriate pulse to check as it is more accessible compared to the carotid pulse (which is typically checked in adults). Looking for no breathing or only gasping (agonal breathing) is part of the assessment for cardiac arrest.

Answer:

For 5 to 10 seconds, look for no breathing or only gasping while simultaneously checking the brachial pulse.