Question

attempts left: 2 out of 2
a 75 - year - old man collapses and becomes unresponsive. you witness his collapse and are the first rescuer at the scene, where the man is lying motionless on the floor. you verify that the scene is safe for you and the victim. the man doesnt respond when you tap his shoulders and shout, “are you ok? you shout for nearby help. several rescuers respond, and you ask them to activate the emergency response system and retrieve the aed. as you check for a pulse and breathing, you notice that the man is gasping for air and making snorting sounds. you do not feel a pulse. what is your best next action?
start high - quality cpr, beginning with chest compressions
find someone to help by retrieving the nearest aed
provide rescue breathing by delivering 1 breath every 6 seconds

Explanation:

When a person is unresponsive, not breathing normally (gasping is not normal breathing), and has no pulse, high - quality CPR starting with chest compressions is the immediate action. Activating the emergency response system and getting the AED has already been done (others are retrieving it). Rescue breathing alone is not sufficient as there is no pulse, and the priority is to circulate blood (chest compressions) while also aiming for eventual defibrillation (when the AED arrives).

Answer:

Start high - quality CPR, beginning with chest compressions.