If there is no head injury, extreme physical discomfort or difficulty in breathing, a patient in shock should be placed in which of the positions listed?

Correct Answer: Option C — Flat on back with feet raised 12 to 18 inches

Placing a shock victim flat on their back with feet elevated 12 to 18 inches facilitates gravitational venous return from the lower extremities, improving cardiac output and vital organ perfusion. This position is contraindicated if head, neck, or breathing trauma is present.