Which actions belong to placing a breathing, unconscious victim in the recovery position? (multiple answers possible)
- ✓ Gently tilt the head back to keep the airway open
- ✓ Place the far arm across the chest, hand against the cheek
- ✓ Pull up the far leg and roll the victim towards you
- Immediately start 30 chest compressions once he is on his side
- ✓ Check breathing every minute
Correct answer: Gently tilt the head back to keep the airway open; Place the far arm across the chest, hand against the cheek; Pull up the far leg and roll the victim towards you; Check breathing every minute
Explanation
False
Why learners get this wrong
- He IS breathing, so the recovery position is enough; compressions belong to a victim who is not breathing (normally)
Topic: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
Read the rule: Core: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
Sections
- Challenge: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
- The model: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
- Core: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
- Why it matters: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
- Active recall: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
- Teach back: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED
- Memory hook: First aid at an accident — recovery position, CPR and AED