MC Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 11 of 30
What position keeps airway clear for an unconscious breathing victim?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Recovery Position (Lateral recumbent position)
The recovery position maintains an open airway in unconscious, breathing patients by preventing the tongue from occluding the pharynx and allowing passive drainage of fluids, as stipulated by STCW medical care standards.
All Options
A
Recovery Position (Lateral recumbent position)
(Correct Answer)
B
Seated upright
C
Flat on back
D
Face down
Detailed Explanation & Context
The recovery position maintains an open airway in unconscious, breathing patients by preventing the tongue from occluding the pharynx and allowing passive drainage of fluids, as stipulated by STCW medical care standards.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical Care Course on Board Ship (MC).
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