EFA Exit Exam • Set 11 Question 14 of 30
In order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim:
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Direct Answer
Option C: Begin mouth-to-mouth ventilation
Untrained bystanders witnessing sudden cardiac arrest are advised to call emergency services and perform hands-only chest compressions to maintain vital organ perfusion until help arrives.
All Options
A
Start chest compressions before the victim is removed from the water
B
Drain water from the lungs before ventilating
C
Begin mouth-to-mouth ventilation
(Correct Answer)
D
Do not tilt the head back since it may cause vomiting
Detailed Explanation & Context
Untrained bystanders witnessing sudden cardiac arrest are advised to call emergency services and perform hands-only chest compressions to maintain vital organ perfusion until help arrives.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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