What is the correct response if a passenger becomes unresponsive?

• A. Check responsiveness, call for help, begin CPR if trained, and use AED if available.
• B. Shake the passenger and walk away.
• C. Only call for help and wait for medical professionals.
• D. Check for a pulse and never start CPR.

Answer: (A)

When someone becomes unresponsive, act without delay in a simple, life-saving sequence: assess if they’re responsive, shout for help, call for emergency services, and retrieve an AED if available, then start CPR if they are not breathing normally. This order matters because quick recognition and activation set up rapid CPR and early defibrillation, which are the most effective actions to keep blood circulating and to restore a normal heart rhythm.

So the best response is to check responsiveness, call for help, begin CPR if trained, and use an AED as soon as it’s available. Shaking the person and walking away wastes precious time and provides no real aid. Merely calling for help and waiting misses the chance to keep blood circulating. Checking for a pulse and never starting CPR can delay lifesaving treatment; unresponsive individuals who aren’t breathing normally need immediate CPR, and if an AED is available, it should be used as soon as possible.