What must you check in an unconscious person?

Check whether they are breathing normally.

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  1. Whether they have a wallet
  2. Whether they are hungry
  3. Whether they are breathing normally ✔

Why: Breathing decides the next step. If not breathing, call 911 and start CPR.

Huh, didn't know that: Look for chest rise and listen near the mouth.

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Answer: Whether they are breathing normally. Breathing decides the next step. If not breathing, call 911 and start CPR.

  1. American Red Cross First Aid Steps www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/performing-first-aid/first-aid-steps
    CHECK for no more than 10 seconds
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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