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You determine that a victim is unresponsive but breathing. While waiting with the victim for EMS personnel, you would position the victim:

  1. Face-up

  2. In a recovery position

  3. On their abdomen

  4. Sitting up straight

The correct answer is: Face-up

When a victim is unresponsive but breathing, the best and safest way to position them while waiting for emergency personnel is face-up. Placing the victim on their abdomen or sitting them up straight could potentially cause further harm or injury. The recovery position is often used for victims who are unresponsive and not breathing, so this option is not necessary in this scenario.