What should you not do when assessing whether an accident victim is conscious or not?

Explanation

Correct answer: Pour water on his face.

Pouring water on a casualty's face is dangerous and is not a method for assessing consciousness. Sudden contact with water can cause a reflex inhalation of it into the airway, leading to choking. A casualty's state of consciousness should be assessed by attempting to establish verbal contact and by gently shaking them by the shoulders.

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