What should you do in order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — begin mouth-to-mouth ventilations
Modern resuscitation protocols emphasize starting mouth-to-mouth ventilations immediately rather than attempting to drain water from the lungs, which only delays vital oxygen delivery.
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