What should you do before performing CPR?

Confirm the conditions that require it.

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  1. Move them to a boat first
  2. Confirm the conditions that require it ✔
  3. Give the person water

Why: You must identify conditions requiring CPR and recognize them before starting compressions.

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Answer: Confirm the conditions that require it. You must identify conditions requiring CPR and recognize them before starting compressions.

  1. Scouting America: Scuba Diving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/scuba-diving
    Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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