Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1527 (Set 47)

Why should a person being treated for shock should be wrapped in warm coverings?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — to preserve body heat

Trauma victims experiencing shock suffer from thermoregulatory failure and rapid heat loss. Wrapping the patient in warm blankets preserves core body temperature, prevents worsening hypothermia, and stabilizes microvascular circulation during marine first-aid treatment.

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