Question 8250
In some cases, injured people must be placed in the recovery position. What is this for?
- So that their blood circulates better.
- So that they remain conscious.
- So that they do not suffocate.
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Correct answer: So that they do not suffocate.
The side-lying recovery position prevents an unconscious injured person who is breathing from suffocating. Lying on their side keeps their tongue from blocking their throat and lets vomit or blood flow out of their mouth. After an accident, they are only rolled over if they vomit, bleed from the mouth or nose, or are choking, and this must be done very carefully, moving their body as one unit.