Question

23 you see your friend walking slowly at the park, and then they suddenly collapse. what is the best way to check if they are unconscious?
wait a few minutes to see if they wake up.
try to give them water.
call their name loudly and gently shake their shoulder, then check for pulse and breathing.
call another friend to help you decide what to do.
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Explanation:

To check if a collapsed person is unconscious, the standard first - aid approach is to first try to arouse them by calling their name loudly and gently shaking their shoulder. After that, we should check for vital signs like pulse and breathing. Waiting (first option) is not proactive and can waste time. Giving water (second option) is dangerous for an unconscious person as they might choke. Calling another friend (fourth option) delays taking necessary first - aid steps. So the correct method is the third option.

Answer:

C. Call their name loudly and gently shake their shoulder, then check for pulse and breathing.