USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 5 • Question #140 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room If vomiting occurs during a resuscitation effort, the best immediate procedure to follow is __________.
A
ignore it and continue mouth-to- mouth ventilation
B
pause for a moment until the patient appears quiet again, then resume mouth- to-mouth ventilation
C
switch to mouth-to- mouth ventilation
D
turn the patient's body to the side, sweep out the mouth and resume CPR
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'If vomiting occurs during a resuscitation effort, the best immediate procedure to follow is', the mandated standard is: 'turn the patient's body to the side, sweep out the mouth and resume CPR'.
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