Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 554 / 626

Con un herido de accidente ¿Qué debe hacer primero?
With an accident victim, what must you do first?
- ADarle alguna bebidaGive them something to drink.
- BLlevarlo al hospital en mi vehículo para que lo visitenTake them to hospital in my vehicle so that they can be seen by a doctor.
- CComprobar la respiración, el pulso y si está conscienteCheck their breathing, their pulse and whether they are conscious.
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Correct answer
- CComprobar la respiración, el pulso y si está conscienteCheck their breathing, their pulse and whether they are conscious.
Explanation
To check the general condition of a road accident victim, the first thing to do is check whether they are breathing, take their pulse to make sure their vital signs have not been affected, and check how conscious they are, for example by talking to them.
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