Which steps should you take if a resident faints while standing?

Which steps should you take if a resident faints while standing?

• A. Stand and wait for it to pass.
• B. Move them to chair and leave.
• C. Immediately start CPR.
• D. Help them to floor or a seated position, call for assistance, check breathing and pulse, and stay with them.

Answer: (D)

When someone faints, the first priority is safety and preserving blood flow to the brain. Lower them to the floor or help them sit in a safe chair to reduce the risk of injury from a fall and to help restore circulation. Then call for assistance so more help and monitoring are available. Check whether they’re breathing and have a pulse. Stay with them to monitor their condition and provide reassurance. If they’re breathing and have a pulse, keep them in a safe position and watch until help arrives. If there is no breathing or no pulse, begin CPR immediately. Do not leave them standing or try to “ride it out.” After they recover, assess for possible causes and arrange medical follow-up if symptoms recur.

When someone faints, the first priority is safety and preserving blood flow to the brain. Lower them to the floor or help them sit in a safe chair to reduce the risk of injury from a fall and to help restore circulation. Then call for assistance so more help and monitoring are available. Check whether they’re breathing and have a pulse. Stay with them to monitor their condition and provide reassurance. If they’re breathing and have a pulse, keep them in a safe position and watch until help arrives. If there is no breathing or no pulse, begin CPR immediately. Do not leave them standing or try to “ride it out.” After they recover, assess for possible causes and arrange medical follow-up if symptoms recur.