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What is recommended for minimizing the risk of cold water exposure?
What is recommended for minimizing the risk of cold water exposure?
- Giving cold sweet drinks
- Covering the body (except face) with insulating material (correct)
- Leaving the body uncovered
- Giving warm alcoholic drinks
What is advised if the casualty is conscious?
What is advised if the casualty is conscious?
- Giving warm sweet drinks (correct)
- Administering alcohol
- Keeping the casualty in cold water
- Keeping the casualty agitated
What should be avoided when dealing with a casualty in cold water exposure?
What should be avoided when dealing with a casualty in cold water exposure?
- Giving alcohol (correct)
- Leaving the casualty alone
- Administering cold sweet drinks
- Keeping the casualty agitated