Question

1. a patient arrives in the emergency department unconscious after a motor vehicle accident. to maintain their airway and prevent aspiration of vomit, you would position them in the ________ position.

Explanation:

In emergency care for an unconscious patient (especially after trauma like a motor vehicle accident) to maintain airway and prevent aspiration, the lateral (recovery) position is used. This position helps drain secretions or vomit from the mouth, keeping the airway clear.

Answer:

lateral (recovery)