Airway & VentilationQuestion 18 of 100
The primary purpose of the recovery position for an unresponsive, breathing patient without trauma is to:
a.Increase oxygen concentration in the blood
b.Help keep the airway open and allow drainage of secretions
c.Reduce the heart rate
d.Warm the patient
Explanation
The lateral recovery position lets the tongue fall forward and secretions or vomit drain from the mouth, protecting the airway. It is used for unresponsive patients who are breathing adequately with no suspected spinal injury.
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