REFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 24 of 30
In order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim
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Direct Answer
Option C: Begin mouth-to-mouth ventilation
Drowning management according to international resuscitation standards emphasizes immediate rescue breaths. Delays trying to drain water from lungs waste critical time, as airway clearance happens naturally through rescue breathing.
All Options
A
Start chest compression 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 lit the head back since it may cause vomiting
Detailed Explanation & Context
Drowning management according to international resuscitation standards emphasizes immediate rescue breaths. Delays trying to drain water from lungs waste critical time, as airway clearance happens naturally through rescue breathing.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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