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What should you do when someone faints?

Lay the person flat and raise the legs.

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  1. Stand the person up
  2. Give them a cold drink
  3. Lay the person flat and raise the legs ✔

Why: Lying flat helps blood return to the brain. Check for breathing and call 911 if they do not wake quickly.

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Answer: Lay the person flat and raise the legs. Lying flat helps blood return to the brain. Check for breathing and call 911 if they do not wake quickly.

  1. Mayo Clinic Fainting First Aid www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-fainting/basics/art-20056606
    raise the person's legs above heart level if possible.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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