In which of the following situations should you stop cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

Explanation

Correct answer: When the injured person starts breathing spontaneously.

The purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to take over basic life functions when a casualty has suffered a cessation of breathing and circulation. The return of spontaneous, normal breathing is a key sign indicating an improvement in the injured person's condition. In such a situation, resuscitation should be stopped and the casualty's breathing monitored until the emergency services arrive.

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