Cardiology & ResuscitationQuestion 39 of 100
A conscious patient with a suspected heart attack should generally be placed in what position if no hypotension or altered mental status is present?
a.Flat and supine
b.Trendelenburg (head down)
c.A position of comfort, often sitting up
d.Prone
Explanation
A conscious cardiac patient without hypotension is usually most comfortable sitting up, which can ease breathing and reduce workload. Keep the patient calm and limit exertion.
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