What should an AEMT do if a patient is unresponsive and breathing normally?

When a patient is unresponsive but breathing normally, the appropriate action is to place the patient in the recovery position and monitor them. This position helps to maintain an open airway while preventing aspiration, as it allows fluids, if any are present, to drain from the mouth. It also reduces the risk of airway obstruction by ensuring the tongue does not block the throat.

Monitoring is crucial in this scenario, as the patient's condition can change. The recovery position allows the AEMT to closely observe vital signs and responsiveness while ensuring the patient is safe.

Immediate CPR is not indicated because the patient is breathing normally. Administering oxygen may not be necessary unless there are signs of respiratory distress or hypoxia, and calling for more help could be an additional step but is not the primary immediate action when the patient is stable enough to be placed in the recovery position. Therefore, placing the patient in this position is the correct and most effective response in this circumstance.