Which of the following is NOT a treatment for traumatic shock?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — Massage the arms and legs to restore circulation.
Massaging the limbs of a traumatic shock victim is strictly contraindicated because it forces stagnant, toxin-laden peripheral blood back into the central core circulation, worsening systemic shock and precipitating cardiac arrhythmias. Treatment focuses on maintaining core temperature and airway.
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