Illinois CNA State Practice Exam

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What action should be taken when a person is in shock?

Apply warm compresses
Give them water to drink
Make the person lie down and elevate the legs
Perform CPR

The correct answer is: Make the person lie down and elevate the legs

When a person is in shock, their body is not receiving enough blood flow and oxygen. Laying down and elevating their legs helps to increase blood flow to vital organs, like the brain and heart. This position can also help prevent lightheadedness or fainting. Applying warm compresses may actually worsen the person's condition by dilating blood vessels and causing blood pressure to decrease further. Giving them water to drink is also not recommended as it may cause them to choke or vomit. Performing CPR is only necessary if the person is not breathing or does not have a pulse. Laying them down and elevating their legs is usually the best first aid approach for someone in shock.