In the event of an electrical shock, which combination of symptoms might indicate the person was shocked?

• A. Extremely burned, disoriented and without a pulse
• B. Headache and nausea
• C. Ringing in ears
• D. Sneezing

Answer: (A)

When someone has an electrical shock, the most telling signs are serious physical injury combined with effects on the brain and heart. Extreme burns at contact points show the electricity did substantial damage to the body. Disorientation indicates the current affected the brain, and a lack of pulse means the heart isn’t circulating blood, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. This combination—severe burns, confusion or unconsciousness, and no pulse—best reflects a dangerous electrical injury and explains why it’s the correct choice.

Headache and nausea can occur with many issues and don’t specifically indicate an electrical shock. Ringing in the ears can happen for various reasons and isn’t a reliable sign of electric injury, and sneezing isn’t related to electrical exposure.