When should you NOT give rescue breaths?

The correct scenario when you should not give rescue breaths is when the person is breathing normally or has a pulse. This is vital to note because rescue breaths are intended for situations where an individual is not breathing or is breathing ineffectively. If a person has a pulse and is breathing adequately, they are receiving sufficient oxygen and do not need additional breaths.

Choking, being unconscious, or in shock are conditions where rescue breaths may be necessary or appropriate. In choking instances, the focus shifts to clearing the airway rather than providing breaths, and unconscious individuals require careful assessment of their breathing status. Shock indicates a critical condition that needs immediate medical intervention but does not directly reflect the need for rescue breaths if the individual is still breathing effectively.