If an injured individual is not able to respond to a verbal stimulus, the next attempt to receive a response from the athlete should be to turn them on their side.

The statement is false. If an injured athlete does not respond to a verbal stimulus, check responsiveness with a gentle physical stimulus, such as tapping the shoulder, while avoiding unnecessary movement. Turning the athlete onto their side could worsen a possible neck or spinal injury; move them only when necessary for safety or to manage their airway.

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