Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Q#1592 (Set 5)

After pinching a victim's nostrils, how can a rescuer best provide an airtight seal during mouth to mouth ventilation?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — by applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth

Executing effective rescue breaths requires pinching the nostrils shut and forming a tight, complete seal with the rescuer's mouth directly over the victim's mouth to prevent air loss during artificial ventilation.

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