You have determined that your patient is unresponsive. Which one of the following should you do next?
A) Check for a pulse.
B) Immediate transport.
C) Open the airway.
D) Determine the past medical history.
Answer: C) Open the airway (place an oral airway and start ventilations)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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