TASCO Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 2 of 30
A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given __________ .
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Direct Answer
Option D: Treatment for shock
A person with hypothermia requires gentle, gradual warming and stabilization. Alcohol is strictly forbidden as it can lead to vasodilation and further heat loss, and massage (rubbing) is dangerous as it moves cold blood to the heart.
All Options
A
large meal
B
brisk rub down
C
small dose of alcohol
D
Treatment for shock
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
A person with hypothermia requires gentle, gradual warming and stabilization. Alcohol is strictly forbidden as it can lead to vasodilation and further heat loss, and massage (rubbing) is dangerous as it moves cold blood to the heart.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO).
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