When should you cease any resuscitation activities towards a person who is a victim of an accident?

Explanation

Correct answer: After the restoration of life functions (pulse, breathing).

The purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to artificially maintain circulation and breathing in a casualty whose circulation and breathing have stopped. If, as a result of the rescue efforts, the casualty recovers normal breathing and other signs of circulation appear, this means the objective has been achieved. In this situation, resuscitation should be stopped and the casualty's condition monitored until the emergency services arrive.

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