NVIC 08-14 Task 4.3.A

Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency.

BFA-X1.3 Knowledge of immediate measures to take in cases of emergency, including the ability to: .1 position the casualty

When asked on a written examination to list the reasons for not changing the position of a patient,

the candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the reasons for not changing the position of a patient.

The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the reason or reasons for not changing the position of a patient, such as the possibility of:

1. Causing further injury or aggravating other internal injuries; and
2. The existence of a spinal cord injury.