Group 10 · First aid · Question 13 of 51
In case of a chest injury, you should:
Choose an answer to check yourself.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Seat the injured person, supporting the injured side.
Explanation
With a chest injury, sit the victim up, since breathing is easier in that position, and support him on the injured side: that side then moves less, while the healthy side can breathe freely. Lying flat makes breathing harder, and leaning on the healthy side compresses exactly the side the victim breathes with properly.

