In addition to moving the victim to a shaded area, placing the victim in a prone position and loosening any tight clothing, what treatment should be administered?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — The patient should be given sips of cool water salted with one teaspoon per glass at a rate of 1/2 glass every 15 minutes for one hour.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: The patient should be given sips of cool water salted with one teaspoon per glass at a rate of 1/2 glass every 15 minutes for one hour..

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