PST Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 18 of 30
After abandoning ship, survivors in a lifeboat must be given:
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Direct Answer
Option C: No water for the first 24 hours
To avoid dehydration induced by the body attempting to process the salt content of seawater, survivors are instructed not to drink water for the first 24 hours to stabilize their fluid balance.
All Options
A
Double rations of water if they feel hot
B
Seawater to drink
C
No water for the first 24 hours
(Correct Answer)
D
Rations and water immediately
Detailed Explanation & Context
To avoid dehydration induced by the body attempting to process the salt content of seawater, survivors are instructed not to drink water for the first 24 hours to stabilize their fluid balance.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Survival Techniques (PST).
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