Question 1624 Deck Safety

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What should a person do after being revived by artificial respiration?

A be allowed to do as he wishes
B be given several shots of whiskey
C be walked around until he is back to normal
D be kept lying down and warm
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) be kept lying down and warm. After being revived by artificial respiration, the person should be kept lying down and warm. This is because the person has just experienced a medical emergency and their body needs time to recover. Lying down helps prevent dizziness or fainting, while keeping the person warm helps maintain their body temperature. The other options are incorrect as they could potentially further harm the person. Allowing them to do as they wish could lead to them collapsing, giving them alcohol could interfere with their recovery, and walking them around could overstress their body.

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