Question

A 68‑year‑old man collapses in a shopping centre. Bystanders confirm he is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You arrive as the first responder. According to ANZCOR basic life support guidelines, which sequence is correct for an untrained but willing bystander?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at 100-120/min with a compression‑to‑ventilation ratio of 30:2

Answer

Check pulse, give two rescue breaths, then start compressions at 60/min

Answer

Give five initial rescue breaths, then compressions at 15:2

Answer

Perform abdominal thrusts followed by back blows

Answer

Place in recovery position and monitor without compressions

Practice question

A 68‑year‑old man collapses in a shopping centre. Bystanders confirm he is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You arrive as the first responder. According to ANZCOR basic life support guidelines, which sequence is correct for an untrained but willing bystander?