You are treating a patient who complains of increasing shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, and nonproductive cough over the past week. She states that she has been treated for various cardiac problems in the past but has been unable to afford her medications for the last month. As you assess the patient, you find rales in all lung fields. During transport, this patient would be most comfortable in the ________ position.

The following subject areas are covered in the EMT Basic Exam:    
- Airway techniques    
- Patient assessment    
- Medical emergencies    
- Trauma    
- Treatment of infants and children    
- Operations    
- Advanced airway maneuvers    
- Anatomy and physiology