Collapsed in the office

Question 1

A colleague is slumped over their desk and not moving. What do you do first?

Accepted Answer

Check the area is safe, then tap their shoulders and ask loudly if they're OK

Answer

Run over and shake them awake

Answer

Start chest compressions straight away

Answer

Call 999 before you go near them

Question 2

They don't respond when you tap their shoulders. What's your next move?

Accepted Answer

Shout for help, then open their airway and check breathing for up to 10 seconds

Answer

Throw cold water on their face

Answer

Roll them onto their front so they don't choke

Answer

Phone their next of kin

Question 3

They're unresponsive and not breathing normally. Who do you call and when?

Accepted Answer

999 immediately, ask for an ambulance, put the phone on speaker

Answer

111, because you're not sure what's wrong yet

Answer

Their GP surgery

Answer

999, but only after 2 minutes of CPR

Question 4

You start CPR. What rate and depth are you aiming for on an adult?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions then 2 rescue breaths, about 100 to 120 a minute, 5 to 6 cm deep

Answer

15 compressions then 2 breaths, as fast as you can

Answer

Continuous gentle pushes, around 60 a minute

Answer

Only chest compressions, but very slow and shallow

Question 5

Halfway through, they start breathing normally again. What now?

Accepted Answer

Roll them onto their side into the recovery position and keep watching their breathing

Answer

Stop and sit them up to help them breathe

Answer

Carry on with chest compressions just in case

Answer

Give them water

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