What is the second step in CPR?

What is the second step in CPR?

• A. Check responsiveness, breathing, and pulse
• B. Scene safety
• C. Activate EMS
• D. Begin chest compressions

Answer: (A)

After ensuring the scene is safe, quickly assess the person by checking if they are responsive and whether they are breathing and have a pulse. This rapid check tells you if CPR is needed and guides what to do next: if there’s no pulse and no normal breathing, start chest compressions and call EMS; if there’s a pulse but no breathing, provide rescue breaths; if there’s a response and normal breathing, continue to monitor and call for help as needed. This step is essential because it determines whether immediate life-saving actions are required and which actions to perform first.

After ensuring the scene is safe, quickly assess the person by checking if they are responsive and whether they are breathing and have a pulse. This rapid check tells you if CPR is needed and guides what to do next: if there’s no pulse and no normal breathing, start chest compressions and call EMS; if there’s a pulse but no breathing, provide rescue breaths; if there’s a response and normal breathing, continue to monitor and call for help as needed. This step is essential because it determines whether immediate life-saving actions are required and which actions to perform first.