Question 17 of 30
A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given __________ .
A
a small dose of alcohol
B
treatment for shock
C
a large meal
D
a brisk rub down
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: treatment for shock.
A person with hypothermia requires gentle, gradual warming and stabilization. Alcohol is strictly forbidden as it can lead to vasodilation and further heat loss, and massage (rubbing) is dangerous as it moves cold blood to the heart.