EFA Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 3 of 30

If someone gets diabetic shock, what do you do?

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Direct Answer

Option D: Make him comfortable; give him a non-diet drink, candy, or something with sugar in it

An alert diabetic casualty showing confusion, sweating, or irritability is typically experiencing hypoglycemia; administering quick-acting oral carbohydrates (sugar/candy/fruit juice) is the critical first-line aid.

All Options

Drive the bus straight to the hospital

Ask him where his insulin is and give him a shot

Do not give him food or drink

Make him comfortable; give him a non-diet drink, candy, or something with sugar in it (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

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

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