NVIC 08-14 Task 4.3.B

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 changing the position of a patient,

the candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the reasons for positioning a patient.

The candidate lists (or selects the answer that lists) the reason or reasons for positioning a patient, such as:

1. Eliminate airway obstruction;
2. Remove the patient from imminent hazard, or
3. Minimize potential for aspiration.