If someone collapses and is breathing abnormally, you should first ____.

If someone collapses and is breathing abnormally, you should first ____.

• A. call 911
• B. shock them with an AED
• C. check for a pulse
• D. administer CPR

Answer: (A)

When someone collapses and their breathing is not normal, getting professional help on the scene as quickly as possible is essential. Activating emergency services immediately ensures responders are en route, dispatcher instructions can guide you through CPR, and an AED (if available) can be obtained promptly. Time matters because abnormal or agonal breathing can mask a cardiac arrest, and initiating EMS involvement early gives the best chance for survival. After calling, you can begin CPR as directed by the dispatcher, and use an AED as soon as it’s available.

When someone collapses and their breathing is not normal, getting professional help on the scene as quickly as possible is essential. Activating emergency services immediately ensures responders are en route, dispatcher instructions can guide you through CPR, and an AED (if available) can be obtained promptly. Time matters because abnormal or agonal breathing can mask a cardiac arrest, and initiating EMS involvement early gives the best chance for survival. After calling, you can begin CPR as directed by the dispatcher, and use an AED as soon as it’s available.