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How do you check if a person is responsive?

Tap and shout to see if the person responds.

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  2. Tap and shout ✔
  3. Throw water on them

Why: Tap the shoulders and ask loudly if they are okay. A response means they are responsive.

Huh, didn't know that: If there is no response, call 911 and check breathing.

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Why did the whistle blow its own horn? It wanted a quick response.
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Answer: Tap and shout. Tap the shoulders and ask loudly if they are okay. A response means they are responsive.

  1. American Red Cross First Aid Steps www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/performing-first-aid/first-aid-steps
    using shout-tap-shout
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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