Question

You are approaching a victim who is horizontal in the water, at the surface in 4 feet of water. The victim is facing you and appears to be unconscious. What rescue technique would be appropriate in this situation?

a. Active victim front rescue.
b. Passive victim front rescue.
c. Passive victim in extreme shallow water - face up.
d. Submerged victim in shallow water.

Answer 1

In this situation, the appropriate rescue technique would be Passive victim front rescue (option b).

Step-by-step explanation:

When approaching an unconscious victim who is horizontal in the water at the surface, it is important to prioritize their removal from the water before administering CPR. CPR is ineffective in the water, so the goal should be to bring the person to stable ground as quickly as possible. Once the victim has been rescued from the water, CPR can be initiated to provide the necessary life-saving measures.