What action should FA take when discovering a passenger who is conscious but breathing?

What action should FA take when discovering a passenger who is conscious but breathing?

• A. Give a gentle shake, tap on the shoulder, and ask, Are you okay?
• B. Start CPR immediately.
• C. Check for a pulse in the neck.
• D. Call emergency services right away.

Answer: (A)

When you encounter someone who is conscious and breathing, the action is to quickly assess their responsiveness and check that they’re okay. This confirms they’re awake and not in immediate need of CPR. A gentle shake combined with a tap on the shoulder followed by asking, “Are you okay?” directly tests awareness and helps you gauge their level of distress. If they respond and are breathing normally, you don’t perform CPR. Instead, place them in a comfortable position, keep them under observation, and call for medical help if symptoms suggest a medical emergency or if they deteriorate. Starting CPR isn’t appropriate here because CPR is for an unresponsive person or someone not breathing normally. Checking for a pulse isn’t necessary when the person is clearly conscious and breathing. Calling emergency services right away may be warranted if symptoms worsen or they lose consciousness, but the immediate step is to verify responsiveness and reassure them.

When you encounter someone who is conscious and breathing, the action is to quickly assess their responsiveness and check that they’re okay. This confirms they’re awake and not in immediate need of CPR. A gentle shake combined with a tap on the shoulder followed by asking, “Are you okay?” directly tests awareness and helps you gauge their level of distress. If they respond and are breathing normally, you don’t perform CPR. Instead, place them in a comfortable position, keep them under observation, and call for medical help if symptoms suggest a medical emergency or if they deteriorate.

Starting CPR isn’t appropriate here because CPR is for an unresponsive person or someone not breathing normally. Checking for a pulse isn’t necessary when the person is clearly conscious and breathing. Calling emergency services right away may be warranted if symptoms worsen or they lose consciousness, but the immediate step is to verify responsiveness and reassure them.