During your primary assessment of an unresponsive 47-year-old male, you find that he has occasional gasping breaths. You should:
A. insert a multilumen airway device and assess for a carotid pulse.
B. assess for a carotid pulse and begin chest compressions if needed.
C. deliver 2 slow breaths with a bag-mask device and assess for a pulse.
D. perform 30 chest compressions, open the airway, and deliver 2 breaths.
Answer: B. assess for a carotid pulse and begin chest compressions if needed.
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