A near-drowning victim in cardiac arrest has been placed in an ambulance. During transport, the goals of the paramedics should be to:
1) contact the victim's insurance carrier.
2) perform high-quality CPR.
3) conserve the victim's body heat.
4) administer FIO₂ 1.0.

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The primary goals for a near-drowning victim in cardiac arrest are to perform high-quality CPR to support circulation and to conserve the victim's body heat, as hypothermia is a common concern in such cases. Contacting the victim's insurance carrier is not a priority during emergency treatment, and "FIO₂ 1.0" does not represent a recognized treatment or intervention in emergency care.

A Near-Drowning Victim in Cardiac Arrest Has Been Placed in an Ambulance