Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1606 (Set 49)

In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes, what would you AVOID doing?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Giving stimulants

Gas fume victims suffer from asphyxiating atmospheres and potential hypoxia or chemical toxicity. Giving oral stimulants can cause aspiration or exacerbate cardiovascular strain; rescuers must instead remove the victim, maintain warmth, and apply artificial respiration if breathing fails.

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