What is a recommended action for rescue swimmers after giving rescue breaths?

After giving rescue breaths, the recommended action for rescue swimmers is to immediately resume CPR. This is crucial because the goal of providing rescue breaths is to restore adequate breathing and circulation for the survivor. If there is no response from the survivor following the rescue breaths, it indicates that they are not breathing effectively on their own, and continuation of CPR is necessary to maintain blood flow and oxygenation to vital organs.

Resuming CPR ensures that chest compressions are applied as soon as possible, which is essential, especially in cases of cardiac arrest or drowning. Timing is vital in such emergencies; every moment counts in preventing further injury or complications from lack of oxygen.

Options such as waiting for the survivor to respond or signaling for immediate recovery could lead to critical delays in providing necessary medical assistance. Securing the survivor in a flotation device is not the immediate priority if their breathing has not been restored. Therefore, immediately resuming CPR is the most appropriate and lifesaving action in this scenario.