USCG USCG Safety Eng
Set 8 • Question #236 of 254
Launch Interactive Practice Room You are preparing to administer closed chest cardiac massage on a victim of electric shock. Which of the following actions is NOT a recommended procedure?
A
Placing the victim on his or her back and exposing the chest.
B
Giving cardiac massage without artificial respiration.
✓ Correct Answer
C
Rocking so that a controlled amount of body weight goes through your arms and hand to their breastbone.
D
Placing one hand across victim's breastbone so that the heel of the hand covers the lower part.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under MARPOL, SOLAS, and USCG Marine Engineering Safety regulations, regarding 'You are preparing to administer closed chest cardiac massage on a victim of electric shock. Which of the following actions is NOT a recommended procedure', the mandated standard is: 'Giving cardiac massage without artificial respiration.'.
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