You respond to the residence of a 62-year old who is unresponsive Your primary assessment reveals that the patient is apneic and pulseless. You should: Select one: A. perform CPR and transport the patient immediately. B. notify dispatch and request a paramedic ambulance C. ask the family If the patient has a terminal disease. D. start CPR and attach the AED as soon as possible.

## Step 1<br />This problem is a multiple-choice question that tests your understanding of the appropriate response when encountering a 62-year-old patient who is unresponsive, apneic (not breathing), and pulseless (no detectable heartbeat). The options provided are:<br />A. Perform CPR and transport the patient immediately.<br />B. Notify dispatch and request a paramedic ambulance.<br />C. Ask the family if the patient has a terminal disease.<br />D. Start CPR and attach the AED as soon as possible.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Option A suggests performing CPR and transporting the patient immediately. While CPR is a critical intervention for a patient who is not breathing and has no pulse, the immediate transportation of the patient may not be necessary if immediate life-saving measures can be performed on-site.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option B suggests notifying dispatch and requesting a paramedic ambulance. While this is a good step, it does not address the immediate need for life-saving measures.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option C suggests asking the family if the patient has a terminal disease. This is not an appropriate response in this situation as it does not address the immediate need for life-saving measures.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option D suggests starting CPR and attaching the AED as soon as possible. This is the most appropriate response as it addresses the immediate need for life-saving measures.