Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1633 (Set 50)

How should you treat a person suffering from heat exhaustion?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — give him sips of cool water

Heat exhaustion results from excessive fluid and electrolyte loss through sweating. Treatment involves restoring hydration balance by administering small, frequent sips of cool water, preventing further circulatory collapse without shocking the patient's digestive system.

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