USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 1 • Question #27 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth ventilation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
A
cupping a hand around the patient's mouth
B
keeping the head elevated
C
applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth
✓ Correct Answer
D
holding the jaw down firmly
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth ventilation by pinching the victim's nostrils and', the mandated standard is: 'applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth'.
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