What should you do when a person is responsive during an injury check?

When a person is responsive during an injury check, it is essential to ask questions. This step serves multiple purposes: it helps assess the individual’s condition, allows you to gather critical information about their injury, and gauges their level of awareness. By asking questions, you can determine where they are experiencing pain, the nature of the injury, and any pre-existing medical conditions they may have. This vital information can help guide the appropriate care you provide.

Starting a hands-on check may disrupt the individual’s comfort and potentially worsen their condition without first understanding their specific issues. Calling emergency services should be considered if the situation is life-threatening or if there are severe injuries, but it’s not the first step when someone is responsive. Similarly, performing CPR is only applicable in cases of unresponsiveness or cardiac arrest, which does not apply here since the individual is responsive. Hence, engaging with the person through questions is the most appropriate initial action when assessing their injuries.