EFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 9 of 30

An unconscious seaman is lying on his back and not breathing. What is the first thing you do?

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Direct Answer

Option D: Tilt his head back as far as it will go

When an unconscious seaman is not breathing, the first step to open the airway is to tilt the head back and lift the chin, ensuring the tongue is pulled away from the throat.

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Give rescue breaths

Call for help

Check for a pulse

Tilt his head back as far as it will go (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

When an unconscious seaman is not breathing, the first step to open the airway is to tilt the head back and lift the chin, ensuring the tongue is pulled away from the throat.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).

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