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Question 2933

What must you do first before giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to an injured person?

  1. Clear and open the airway.
  2. Pinch their nose shut.
  3. Place the injured person in the recovery position.
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Correct answer: Clear and open the airway.

Before giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, open the airway to allow air to pass through. Remove only visible, easily accessible obstructions, without inserting your fingers blindly.

Manual IX — Primeros auxilios (2026) · Resuscitation Council UK — First Aid Guidelines 2025