To determine if someone is breathing you must:

• A. Open Airway And Look, Listen, And Feel
• B. Check For Pulse
• C. Shake And Shout
• D. Look For Chest Movement Only

Answer: (A)

When you’re trying to know if someone is breathing, you should first open the airway and then use a combination of observation and sensing: look, listen, and feel for breathing. Opening the airway (tilt the head back and lift the chin unless you suspect a neck injury) clears any obstruction and lets air flow in. Then watch the chest for rise and fall, listen for breath sounds near the mouth and nose, and feel for air on your cheek. Do this for about 5 to 10 seconds. This method is the most reliable because it uses multiple cues and ensures the airway isn’t blocked, so you can accurately determine whether breathing is occurring. If there’s no breathing or only gasping, start CPR and seek help. Shaking and shouting helps you check if the person is awake, but it doesn’t tell you about breathing. Looking for chest movement alone can miss shallow or irregular breathing, and checking for a pulse doesn’t tell you whether the person is actually breathing.