A student comes across a man who appears to have fallen off a ladder. He is not conscious and does not appear to be breathing. The student checks to see if the area is safe and decides that it is. What should the student do next?

Because the man is unconscious and not breathing, this is an emergency. After confirming the area is safe, the student should call 911 (or direct someone nearby to call) and get an AED if available; then begin CPR. Rescue breathing alone is not the appropriate next step, and the victim cannot answer questions while unconscious.

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