Safety and emergenciesQuestion 1064 of 1700
A resident is having a seizure on the floor. How can you protect the head?
- Hold it still with firm pressure
- Tilt it back to open the airway
- Raise it high on a chair
- Place a pillow or your leg under it
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Correct answer: Place a pillow or your leg under it
A soft cushion keeps the head from hitting the hard floor.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.2: Emergency Situations
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026