Cadet Under Officer (CUO) Barriers Practice Exam

When someone is placed on their side, the goal is to keep the airway clear and prevent the body from tipping forward. The bent leg placed in front acts as a prop, creating a stable base that stops the torso from rolling toward the chest and face. This front-leg support is the key element that prevents forward movement. The head tilt back helps keep the airway open, and the hand under the head and the other arm can aid overall stability, but they don’t address the forward tipping as effectively as the front-leg prop.