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Question 2664

As a general rule, an unconscious injured person who is vomiting must be placed in the recovery position. Why?

  1. To prevent the injured person from vomiting again.
  2. To help them regain consciousness.
  3. To prevent their airway from becoming blocked.
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Correct answer: To prevent their airway from becoming blocked.

The recovery position helps keep the airway clear and prevents vomit from blocking it; it is not intended to stop vomiting or restore consciousness.

Manual IX — Primeros auxilios, 2026