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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Preparatory

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All of the following apply to recovery position except one. Which of the following does not apply to recovery position?
  1. Recovery position is appropriate for any unresponsive patient with no suspected spinal or neck injury
  2. Recovery position is also known as lateral recumbent position and helps maintain a clear and open airway
  3. Recovery position means that the patient is lying on his/her side
  4. Recovery position should be used for sitting patients who show signs of decrease responsiveness
  5. Recovery position should not be used if a patient is vomiting
Explanation
Answer: E - All of the choices above apply to recovery position except that recovery position is ideal for patients who are vomiting. It is intended to maintain a clear airway. By having the patient on his/her side, any vomit will be allowed to clear from the patient’s mouth more easily and avoid aspiration.
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