What optimal position should be ensured for the conscious victim in case of suspicion of a spinal injury?

Ticket 10 · question 38 Updated: 2026-07-26

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1. Lay the victim on the side.
2. Lay the victim on his/her back on a hard, flat surface, do not move him/her unnecessarily, do not change his/her position. ✓ Correct answer
3. Lay the victim on his/her back, put a roll of clothes under his/her neck and raise his/her legs.

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• First aid
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