If a pulse is present but the guest is not breathing, what is your next step?

When a pulse is present but there is no breathing, the immediate priority is to provide the guest with adequate oxygen. In this scenario, the next step is to open the airway and initiate rescue breathing. This action addresses the critical need for oxygen delivery to the lungs and, consequently, to the vital organs, reducing the risk of brain damage or other severe complications due to lack of oxygen.

Rescue breathing involves providing breaths at regular intervals, usually one breath every 5 to 6 seconds for adults, ensuring that the chest rises with each inhalation. This step is crucial until advanced medical assistance can take over or until the guest begins to breathe on their own. It is important to maintain focus on the need for effective airway management and sufficient ventilation in such emergencies.

Other actions listed, such as waiting for help, starting compressions, or delaying assessment of breathing, do not address the immediate need for oxygenation when a guest has a pulse but is not breathing. Each of these alternatives would not provide the necessary care required in such a critical situation.