Recovery Position

1. What is the primary purpose of placing someone in the recovery position?

• a) To help them regain consciousness

• b) To prevent choking if they vomit

• c) To stop their bleeding

• d) To relieve pain

2. When should you place someone in the recovery position?

• a) When they are conscious but unresponsive

• b) When they are unconscious but breathing normally

• c) When they are unconscious and not breathing

• d) When they are having a seizure

3. In the recovery position, how should the person’s head be positioned?

• a) Tilted backward to keep the airway open
  

• b) Facing downward to allow fluids to drain

• c) Resting on their arm for comfort

• d) Tilted forward to prevent vomiting

Which of the following is NOT a step in placing someone in the recovery position?

• a) Placing one hand under their chin to tilt the head back

• b) Straightening their legs

• c) Rolling them onto their side

• d) Placing a blanket over them

Why should the upper leg be bent at the knee in the recovery position?

• a) To ensure proper circulation
  

• b) To maintain balance and stability

• c) To reduce the risk of injury

• d) To prevent the leg from moving

What should you do after placing someone in the recovery position?

• a) Leave them unattended to avoid disturbing them

• b) Check their breathing regularly and stay with them

• c) Try to wake them up by shaking them

• d) Administer CPR immediately

. In which situation should you NOT place a person in the recovery position?

• If they are unconscious and breathing

• If they have a suspected spinal injury

• If they have vomited

• If they are bleeding from the mouth

How should the mouth be positioned in the recovery position?

• Closed tightly

• Slightly open to allow drainage

• Facing upward to avoid debris

• Sealed to prevent air from escaping

Which of the following best describes the recovery position?

• Lying on their stomach with arms stretched out

• Lying flat on their back with legs straight

• ) Lying on their side with their hand supporting their head

• Sitting up in a chair with head leaning forward

If a person in the recovery position starts to vomit, what is your next course of action?

• Immediately perform CPR

• Reposition them to their back

• Ensure their airway remains clear

• Shake them to stop vomiting