Question

you witness a child suddenly collapse on the playground. you are the only rescuer, and you do not have a phone nearby. after confirming that the child is not breathing and there is no pulse, what is your next step? choose the correct answer stay with the victim until als providers arrive give 2 minutes of cpr leave the victim to activate the emergency response system and get the aed recheck the victims pulse and breathing

Explanation:

When a child collapses, is not breathing, and has no pulse, immediate action is needed. Since there's no phone nearby, the rescuer (as the only one present) should start CPR. 2 minutes of CPR (about 5 cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths) can help maintain blood flow and oxygen to the brain and heart until more advanced help (like activating the emergency response system with an AED) can be obtained. Staying without acting (first option) is not helpful. Leaving (third option) would mean no immediate care during that time. Rechecking (fourth option) wastes time as the situation is already confirmed (no breathing, no pulse).

Answer:

Give 2 minutes of CPR