Question 254Safety & Environmental - QMED

70% to pass

In addition to moving the victim to a shaded area, placing the victim in a prone position and loosening any tight clothing, what treatment should be administered?

AThe patient should be given sips of cool water salted with one teaspoon per glass at a rate of 1/2 glass every 15 minutes for one hour.

BThe patient should be given sips of unsalted cool water at a rate of 1/2 glass every 15 minutes for one hour.

CThe patient should be forced to drink large amounts of cool water salted with one teaspoon per glass within 5 minutes.

DThe patient should be forced to drink large amounts of unsalted cool water within 5 minutes.

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) The patient should be given sips of cool water salted with one teaspoon per glass at a rate of 1/2 glass every 15 minutes for one hour. This is the correct treatment because it provides the victim with a measured amount of cool, salted water to help replace fluids and electrolytes lost due to heat-related illness. Administering small, frequent sips of salted water is the recommended first aid approach, as it helps rehydrate the victim gradually without overwhelming the system. The other options, such as forcing large amounts of water or unsalted water, are not the optimal treatment for heat-related illness.