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
leave the victim to activate the emergency response system and get the aed
stay with the victim until als providers arrive
give 2 minutes of cpr
recheck the victims pulse and breathing

Explanation:

When a child collapses, is not breathing, and has no pulse, immediate CPR is crucial. Since there's no phone nearby, starting CPR (2 minutes) first helps maintain blood flow and oxygen to the brain and heart. Leaving the victim (even to get help/AED) without initial CPR reduces survival chances. Staying without acting or rechecking without intervening are not appropriate first - steps.

Answer:

Give 2 minutes of CPR