Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1599 (Set 49)

Which procedure should NOT be done for a person who has fainted?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Give pain reliever.

Fainting requires horizontal positioning to restore cerebral blood flow and loosened clothing to ease breathing. Pain relievers are entirely inappropriate since the patient may be unresponsive or lack an assessed diagnosis, violating fundamental first-aid principles outlined in marine medical guides.

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