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If there is no head injury, extreme physical discomfort or difficulty in breathing, a patient in shock should be placed in which of the positions listed?

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If there is no head injury, extreme physical discomfort or difficulty in breathing, a patient in shock should be placed in which of the positions listed?

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• Treatment of shock (basic first aid) positioning of a conscious patient • Why elevating or lowering parts of the body affects blood flow to vital organs • Conditions where you would NOT want to raise the head or legs (e.g., head injury, breathing problems, suspected spinal injury)

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• Think about what shock does to blood pressure and circulation. Which position will best help blood flow to the brain and heart? • Look carefully at the exceptions given in the question: no head injury, no extreme discomfort, no breathing problems. How do those exceptions affect whether you can safely raise or lower the head or legs? • Compare each choice: which one is most commonly recommended in basic first aid courses for a stable patient in shock without other complications?

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• Confirm which position is commonly taught as the standard position for uncomplicated shock in basic first aid manuals. • Verify that the chosen position does not make breathing more difficult for a normal patient. • Check that your choice would tend to improve blood flow to vital organs (brain and heart) rather than away from them.

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If there is no head injury, extreme physical discomfort or difficulty in breathing, a patient in shock should be placed in which of the positions listed?

Head up and feet down

Flat on back with feet raised 12 to 18 inches

Flat on back with head and feet at the same level

Arms above the head

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Question 1 / 205eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46a85

Question 1 of 205eccef9fbacbc34ba4d46a85

If there is no head injury, extreme physical discomfort or difficulty in breathing, a patient in shock should be placed in which of the positions listed?

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If there is no head injury, extreme physical discomfort or difficulty in breathing, a patient in shock should be placed in which of the positions listed?

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