The recovery position is used to help an unresponsive victim by:

• A. Help keep the airway open; allow fluids to drain from the mouth; prevent inhaling stomach contents if the victim vomits
• B. Stopping bleeding
• C. Straightening the neck
• D. Increasing chest expansion

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is protecting the airway and preventing aspiration in an unresponsive person who is breathing. The recovery position places the person on their side with the head supported so the tongue doesn’t fall back and block the airway. Gravity helps fluids such as saliva, blood, or vomit drain out of the mouth rather than pool in the airway, which reduces the chance of choking or inhaling stomach contents if vomiting occurs. This position also makes it easier to monitor breathing and responsiveness. It’s not about stopping bleeding, it doesn’t aim to straighten the neck, and it isn’t about increasing chest expansion.