Discuss NAHP NRCMA Exam Topic 2 Question 38

An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim is:

Apour water over the victim's

Bloosen tight clothing face

Cexamine the victim for

Dleave the victim lying down injuries

Suggested Answer: A

An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim is to pour water over the victim's face. This action can cause further distress and does not address the underlying cause of fainting. Instead, appropriate measures include loosening tight clothing, checking for injuries, and keeping the victim lying down until they recover.

American Heart Association. (n.d.). First Aid Guidelines.

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Fainting: First Aid.

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17 comments · newest first

Nydia 23 days ago

Right? It could make things worse.

Lynda 28 days ago

I feel like A is the worst option.

Gerald 1 month ago

Yeah, leaving them lying down isn't good either.

Tamala 1 month ago

But D is risky, they should be monitored.

Reena 1 month ago

C is important too, we need to check for injuries.

Shannan 2 months ago

B seems okay, loosening clothes helps.

Helaine 2 months ago

Agreed, pouring water can shock them.

Lorrine 2 months ago

I think A is definitely unacceptable.

Milly 2 months ago

I thought A was okay, but now I'm not so sure.

Dorthy 2 months ago

B and C are actually good steps!

Tequila 2 months ago

Wait, is leaving them lying down really bad?

Noe 3 months ago

Agreed, pouring water is a no-go.

Cordelia 3 months ago

Definitely A, that's just cruel!

Marilynn 3 months ago

I think we had a similar question in class, and I remember that pouring water was mentioned as a big no-no.

Ngoc 3 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the options. I feel like loosening tight clothing is usually recommended, but I can’t recall if it’s always necessary.

Yun 3 months ago

I remember practicing scenarios where we had to keep the victim calm and check for injuries, so I feel like leaving them lying down might be okay.

Alana 4 months ago

I think pouring water over the victim is definitely not a good idea, but I'm not entirely sure why.

NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 2 Question 38 Discussion