What is the purpose of turning a person to their side during a seizure?

• A. To speed up recovery.
• B. To permit the draining of fluids.
• C. To immobilize the person.
• D. To wake them up.

Answer: (B)

Keeping the airway clear is the main idea here. Turning a person onto their side (often called the recovery position) helps fluids such as saliva or vomit drain away from the airway, reducing the risk that they will aspirate or choke. This position also helps keep the airway open and makes breathing easier after the seizure has begun to subside. It isn’t about speeding recovery, immobilizing the person, or waking them up.