Group 10 · First aid · Question 15 of 51

An unconscious injured person who is breathing should be:

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: Turned onto the side with the head tilted back.

Explanation

An unconscious victim who is breathing is turned onto the side with the head tilted back: the tongue then does not block the airway, and vomit or blood drains out instead of being inhaled. On the back, an unconscious person's tongue can fall back and block the airway, and pulling out the tongue is not needed.

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