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Which of the following actions will allow us to determine the casualty’s state of consciousness?

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Speaking to them or stimulating them with a pinch

To determine the state of consciousness of a casualty from a road accident, we should try speaking to the casualty and, if they do not respond, try to make them react to a painful stimulus such as a pinch.

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  • Speaking to them or stimulating them with a pinch

  • Making sure that the airway is open

  • Placing one hand on the casualty’s forehead

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