You have been asked to teach a new patroller how to put a patient in the recovery position. Which of the following statements about the recovery position would be correct?
a. "Roll the patient onto his side and then hold him there until help arrives."
b. "After turning the patient on his side, rest the patient's head on your aid pack."
c. "Elevate the patient's lower body so that his oral secretions will drain out easily."
d. "Turn the patient on his side and flex his upper leg so that it anchors him on his side."
Answer: d
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A ____ is a shared command where two or more organizations pool their resources to put together an emergency response.
A. Principal Investigation Center B. Task Allocation Office C. Logistical Operations Center D. Joint Field Office