You are triaging children who were injured when the school bus they were riding in collided with another vehicle. The first child you triage is unresponsive and apneic. According to the JumpSTART triage system, you should:
A. give 5 rescue breaths.
B. position the upper airway.
C. assign him as a low priority.
D. assess for a palpable pulse.
Answer: B. position the upper airway.
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