Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) G3 Practice Exam

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When rescuing electric shock victims, what should be done first?

Apply CPR
Call 911
Apply artificial respiration
Free the victim from electricity contact

The correct answer is: Free the victim from electricity contact

The first step when rescuing a victim of electric shock is to free the victim from the source of electricity contact. This is crucial because electrical current can continue to flow through the victim, potentially causing further harm to them and putting the rescuer at risk of electrocution. Ensuring that the power source is disconnected or that the victim is safely removed from it eliminates the immediate danger of ongoing electrical injury. Once the victim is no longer in contact with the electrical source, appropriate medical assistance can be provided. This may include calling for emergency services or administering CPR if necessary, but the safety of the rescuer and the victim comes first. The other choices represent important actions that may need to be taken after the victim is safely removed from the electrical hazard.