National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Group Fitness Instructor Practice Exam

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If a participant collapses and becomes unresponsive in a class, what is the first action the instructor should take?

Check for a pulse
Activate emergency management systems
Administer CPR immediately
Call a family member

The correct answer is: Activate emergency management systems

In a situation where a participant collapses and becomes unresponsive, the first action an instructor should take is to activate emergency management systems. This means alerting emergency medical services or other appropriate personnel to ensure that medical help is on the way as quickly as possible. Time is critical in a medical emergency, and taking swift action to call for assistance is essential. While checking for a pulse and administering CPR are crucial steps in the chain of survival for someone experiencing a cardiac arrest, they should only be performed after emergency services have been activated. Calling a family member may not provide immediate assistance and could delay life-saving interventions. Therefore, the priority is to ensure that professional medical help is en route while the instructor can then assess the situation and provide any necessary care.