Correct Response: D. Unless other injuries prevent it, the standard first-aid procedure for when a person goes into shock is to lay the person on his or her back and to elevate the legs slightly. Blood flow tends to be impaired when a person goes into shock, and this position encourages blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain and other organs. Putting a person on his or her side in the recovery position (A), on his or her back with the head elevated (B), or in a semi-sitting position (C) are not generally recommended for treating shock because these positions don't enhance blood flow to the brain and other organs.
