During a seizure, which action should you take?

• A. Restrain the person
• B. Forceful movement to stop seizure
• C. Protect head, clear area, recovery position
• D. Give something in the mouth

Answer: (C)

During a seizure, focus on safety and keeping the airway clear. Protect the head to prevent injury, moving any nearby hazards away so the person can’t hit them. Do not try to restrain or stop the movements, and never place anything in the mouth. Once the shaking stops, help the person onto their side in the recovery position so the airway stays open and saliva or fluids can drain safely. In a boating context, this still holds—stabilize the person and ensure you can perform these steps without putting yourself at risk. If the seizure lasts more than a few minutes, if another seizure starts right away, or if there are injuries, call for emergency help and monitor breathing and consciousness until normal.