If only one rescuer is present in a dental office and witnesses an adult collapse, what should be done first according to basic life support guidelines?
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Correct answer: Call EMS, then immediately begin CPR
For an adult witnessed cardiac arrest with a single rescuer, the correct sequence is to call EMS first, retrieve an AED if available, and begin CPR immediately.
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