You're at the scene of a traffic incident. What are the symptoms of someone suffering from shock?
- A Rapid pulse and sweating
- B Flushed complexion and deep breathing
- C Slow pulse and dry skin
- D Muscle spasms and an itchy rash
Why this is the answer
Prompt treatment can help to deal with shock. Warning signs to look for include rapid pulse, sweating, pale skin, and rapid shallow breathing. While waiting for help to arrive, keep the casualty warm and comfortable, and speak reassuringly to them.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Flushed complexion and deep breathing — Shock drains colour and makes breathing shallow, not deep.
- C
- Slow pulse and dry skin — The pulse goes up, not down, and the skin is clammy rather than dry.
- D
- Muscle spasms and an itchy rash — Spasms and a rash point to something else entirely.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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