Question

1. if a person who has choked has become unconscious. you should call ....

then ... and give ... chest compressions. open the mouth and look for any ....
now open the ... by using the ... - ..., ... - .... try to give a breath, if air wont go
in ... the head and try another .... repeat ... until medical help
arrives. (4)

1. if you find an adult unconscious, write out the eight steps you should follow to assist this person

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33 a) what is the recovery position? (1)

b) why is it important to place the victim in this position? (1)

Explanation:

The problem is about first - aid procedures for unconscious adults and the recovery position, which falls under the subfield of Medicine and Health in Natural Science. For question 32 (steps to assist an unconscious adult), the standard first - aid steps are as follows:

1. Check the scene for safety (make sure it's safe to approach the unconscious person).
2. Check the person's responsiveness (tap and shout to see if they respond).
3. Call emergency services (like 911 or the local emergency number) immediately.
4. Open the airway (tilt the head back and lift the chin).
5. Check for breathing (look, listen, and feel for breath for about 10 seconds).
6. If not breathing, give 30 chest compressions (at a rate of 100 - 120 per minute, about 2 inches deep for adults).
7. Give 2 rescue breaths (after each set of 30 compressions, make sure the airway is open and give two breaths that make the chest rise).
8. Repeat the cycle of 30 compressions and 2 breaths until help arrives or the person shows signs of life.

For question 33a, the recovery position is a side - lying position where the victim is placed on their side (usually the left side), with the head tilted back, the top leg bent at the hip and knee for support, and the bottom arm extended for stability. This position helps keep the airway open and allows any fluids (like vomit) to drain out of the mouth, preventing choking.

For question 33b, it is important to place the victim in the recovery position because it keeps the airway clear of obstructions (such as the tongue falling back or fluids like vomit blocking the airway), which is crucial for maintaining the person's ability to breathe until medical help arrives. It also helps in preventing aspiration (inhaling fluids into the lungs) which can lead to serious complications like pneumonia or respiratory failure.

Answer:

Question 32

1. Check scene safety.
2. Check responsiveness.
3. Call emergency services.
4. Open the airway.
5. Check for breathing.
6. Give 30 chest compressions.
7. Give 2 rescue breaths.
8. Repeat 30 compressions + 2 breaths.

Question 33a

The recovery position is a side - lying (usually left - side) position with the head tilted back, the top leg bent at hip and knee for support, and the bottom arm extended, used to keep the airway open and drain fluids.

Question 33b

It is important to place the victim in the recovery position to keep the airway clear (prevent tongue obstruction, fluid aspiration) and maintain breathing until medical help arrives.