Question

Which of the following is the third life saving principle?

• A. Checking whether the person is breathing
• B. Making the patient lie on the back
• C. Observing heart beat
• D. Loosening the clothes

Answer 1

The correct option is C Observing heart beat

• First life saving principle:
  Make the patient lie on the back and loosen the clothes, remove blocks in the air passage. Bend the head to a side as per the situation.
• Second life saving principle:
  Check whether the person is breathing. Try to provide artificial respiration except in case of poisoning, acid attack and vomitings.
• Third life saving principle:
  Observe the heart beat. If there is no response press the chest with your palms.