Which is the primary reason for placing a client in a horizontal position while smothering flames are present?
A) To prevent collapse and further injuries
B) To keep fire and smoke from airway
C) To distinguish flames more quickly
D) To promote blood flow to the brain and vital organs
B
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The primary reason the client is placed in a horizontal position while smothering flames is to prevent the fire, hot air, and smoke from rising toward the head and entering the respiratory passages. Stop, drop, and roll method is a quick efficient means to distinguish flames. If hypovolemic shock occurs, lowering the head will assist in promoting blood flow to the head.
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