After taking your quiz I was upset to read that you state the correct position for some one who has fainted was on thier back with legs elevated this is dangerous advise as a person could coke, as a nurse this not the advise I was given during my training. Can I enquire from were you get this advise?

Hi Hootie,

Fainting is caused when only a small amont of blood circulates round the brain caused by shock as you probably know. The goal if this happens if you get blood back into the brain. You lie them on their back for comfort, and legs raised so gravity brings blood to the brain. The casualty should be turned of their side if any form of liquid come from the mouth. Unless your thinking of an unconcious casualty, in which case on their back in not right! Not insulting your knowledge, just what i learnt not so long ago