Which action is appropriate when assisting a victim who has fainted?
a. Attempt to waken with gentle shaking.
b. Place a pillow under the head.
c. Place on his or her back and raise the legs.
d. Place on his or her back on a level surface.
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. A fainting victim needs increased blood flow to the brain, and shaking the victim will not help.
b. Incorrect. A fainting victim needs increased blood flow to the brain, and raising the head will lower it further.
c. Correct. When a victim has fainted, raising the legs will increase the blood flow to the brain.
d. Incorrect. A fainting victim needs increased blood flow to the brain, and placing the body level will not increase the flow to the brain.
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