Question

tracey is at a party with her friends. during the evening, she drinks a number of alcoholic drinks in a very short amount of time. her friends notice that tracey is showing signs of confusion. she vomits twice, and her breathing becomes irregular. traceys friends are becoming very concerned. what should traceys friends do to help her? check all that apply. they should help her sit up. they should help her lie down. they should call for an ambulance. they should give her water to drink. they should let her get some sleep.

Explanation:

• Helping her sit up: When someone vomits and has irregular breathing (possible alcohol poisoning signs), sitting up can prevent choking from vomit.
• Calling an ambulance: Her symptoms (confusion, vomiting, irregular breathing) suggest a serious condition, so emergency help is needed.
• Giving her water: Hydration can help with alcohol - related dehydration and may assist in metabolism of alcohol.
• Lying down is risky (choking on vomit), and letting her sleep without addressing the serious symptoms is dangerous.

Answer:

• They should help her sit up.
• They should call for an ambulance.
• They should give her water to drink.