Question

It is important​ that, as an EMS​ provider, you avoid creating a situation where positional asphyxia could occur. Which of the following is positional​ asphyxia?

A. Positional asphyxia is a birth defect that causes psychiatric issues and is initiated because of the way the fetus was positioned in the uterus.
B. Positional asphyxia is inadequate breathing or respiratory arrest caused by a body position that restricts breathing.
C. Positional asphyxia is the name for the position someone assumes after she has been hit with a taser.
D. Positional asphyxia is the position the person is seated in when you approach him.

Answer 1

Positional asphyxia is inadequate breathing or respiratory arrest caused by a body position that restricts breathing.

Step-by-step explanation:

Positional asphyxia is inadequate breathing or respiratory arrest caused by a body position that restricts breathing. It occurs when an individual is in a position that hinders their ability to breathe, resulting in a reduced supply of oxygen to the body. This can happen when a person is trapped or compressed in a way that restricts their chest and diaphragm movement, such as being pinned or wedged in a tight space.