At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident, you are presented with a patient who is not breathing. According to the Simple Triage and Rapid Transport (START) system, which of the following actions should you take next?

a. Place a red tag on the patient.
b. Start assisting ventilation with a BVM.
c. Open the airway.
d. Place a black tag on the patient.


Answer: c

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