Accidents and First Aid
While waiting for the medical services, what should be done with a conscious victim?
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- ✓ Reassure them and keep them warm
- B Give them cold water
- C Stand them up and make them walk
- D Leave them alone so as not to disturb them
Why this is the correct answer
A conscious victim should be reassured and kept warm, covering them with a coat or blanket if possible, to prevent heat loss and the onset of shock.
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