Question 30 of 30
After abandoning ship, survivors in a lifeboat must be given:
A
Rations and water immediately
B
No water for the first 24 hours
C
Double rations of water if they feel hot
D
Seawater to drink
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: No water for the first 24 hours.
To avoid dehydration induced by the body attempting to process the salt content of seawater, survivors are instructed not to drink water for the first 24 hours to stabilize their fluid balance.