Basic life support is care given to:

• A. A victim who is not breathing or whose heart has stopped.
• B. A conscious choking patient
• C. A person with a minor cut
• D. A patient with a fever

Answer: (C)

Basic life support centers on emergencies where breathing or heart function has been lost or is at immediate risk. The goal is to keep blood circulating and oxygen getting to the brain and vital organs until advanced care arrives. This involves recognizing a life-threatening situation, calling for help, performing chest compressions, giving rescue breaths if trained, and using an AED as soon as it’s available. A minor cut or fever are not life-threatening emergencies requiring life-support techniques; they are managed with routine first aid or medical care. A conscious choking incident is an emergency that requires immediate airway clearance, and BLS steps are started if the person becomes unresponsive and CPR is needed.