Is it necessary to check whether someone injured in an accident is conscious or breathing?
A)No, that is the responsibility of the emergency services.
B)It is not necessary as a general rule.
C)Yes, to assess the seriousness of their condition.Correct
We must carry out a general assessment of all victims of an accident to determine their condition. We will check whether they are conscious, breathing or have a pulse. This information will be very useful to the emergency services when we alert them.