Question

a nurse is reviewing adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following steps should the nurse identify as the first response when performing cpr?
call for assistance
begin chest compressions
confirm unresponsiveness
give rescue breaths

Explanation:

In adult CPR, the first step is to confirm the person is unresponsive. This is crucial to ensure that CPR is actually needed before proceeding with other steps like calling for help, starting chest - compressions, or giving rescue breaths.

Answer:

Confirm unresponsiveness