MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

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How should you BEST treat a victim suffering from electrical shock?

Administer CPR
Control breathing
Request EMS and wait for their arrival
Provide comfort until help arrives

The correct answer is: Administer CPR

In the case of a victim suffering from electrical shock, the immediate priority is to ensure the victim's life is at risk due to potential cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Administering CPR is vital if the victim is unresponsive and not breathing or if breathing is inadequate. This action supports circulation and oxygenation until professional medical help arrives. While controlling breathing, requesting EMS, and providing comfort are important aspects of first aid and could be necessary steps as the situation unfolds, they do not address the immediate life-threatening condition presented by an electrical shock. Administering CPR directly targets the critical need for maintaining blood circulation and oxygen delivery, which is crucial in such emergencies. Therefore, this approach is the best course of action under these circumstances.