If you are not sure whether a victim is in contact with an energized circuit, what should you do?

Prepare for your Marine Engineering Exam with our engaging and informative quiz. Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions, detailed explanations, and hints. Set sail towards success!

Multiple Choice

If you are not sure whether a victim is in contact with an energized circuit, what should you do?

Not touching is the safest move when you’re unsure if the victim is in contact with a live electrical source. Electricity can shock you even if you’re not visibly holding the person, because you could become the path to ground. If you can do so without risk, shout for help and attempt to shut off the power at the source or unplug the equipment, then keep others away from the area. If you must act to prevent imminent danger and cannot safely shut off power, use a nonconductive object to separate the person from the source without touching them. Once the power is off, assess the victim and provide any needed first aid or CPR based on your training.

Not touching is the safest move when you’re unsure if the victim is in contact with a live electrical source. Electricity can shock you even if you’re not visibly holding the person, because you could become the path to ground. If you can do so without risk, shout for help and attempt to shut off the power at the source or unplug the equipment, then keep others away from the area. If you must act to prevent imminent danger and cannot safely shut off power, use a nonconductive object to separate the person from the source without touching them. Once the power is off, assess the victim and provide any needed first aid or CPR based on your training.

More practice questions