Which emergency condition requires the immediate use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

a. Victim is not breathing but has a pulse.
b. Victim is not breathing and does not have a pulse.
c. Victim has suffered a heart attack.
d. Victim is in shock.


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FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. This would only require rescue breathing, not CPR.
b. Correct. If the victim is not breathing and does not have a pulse, CPR should be started.
c. Incorrect. No CPR is warranted in this case.
d. Incorrect. No CPR is warranted in this case.

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