Practice question
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available on site. What is the security guard's role if an individual collapses and appears to be in cardiac arrest?
- Place the individual in the recovery position and monitor their breathing until help arrives.
- Only apply the AED if the individual is confirmed to have no pulse and is not breathing.
- Immediately call EMS, commence CPR if trained, and retrieve/apply the AED as soon as possible, following its voice prompts.
- Wait for trained medical personnel to arrive before attempting to use the AED.
Answer: C — Immediately call EMS, commence CPR if trained, and retrieve/apply the AED as soon as possible, following its voice prompts.
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