Recovery position
This lesson will focus on how you put someone into the recovery position and why you might do this
Recovery position
This lesson will focus on how you put someone into the recovery position and why you might do this
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- Step-by-step procedure
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5 Questions
Q1.
What word refers to help given to a sick or injured person, until full medical treatment is available?
Medicine.
Paramedic.
Recovery position.
Q2.
Which of these might require first aid?
Chocking.
Cut to the leg.
Nosebleed.
Q3.
If someone is "gasping" for breath, does this count as regular breathing?
Yes
Q4.
What is the first thing you should do, before you approach a casualty?
Ensure the airway is open.
Make yourself a cup of tea.
Q5.
If you notice "irregular breath" from a casualty, you should start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
False
6 Questions
Q1.
What is the next word in this step? Use your free hand to bend the knee furthest from you up into a . . .
funny shape.
left angle.
Q2.
True or false? If anyone ever has an injury, you should place them in the recovery position.
True
Q3.
What is the next word in this step? Lie the person on their . . .
Front
Side
Q4.
What should we be making sure remains clear and open?
The space around you.
Your body language.
Q5.
Once the casualty is safely in the recovery position, can we leave them?
Yes
Q6.
How many steps are involved in the recovery position that we went through?
10
11
8