EFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 30 of 30

A person who gets battery acid in an eye should immediately wash the eye with:

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Direct Answer

Option C: Boric acid solution

Battery acid is highly corrosive; immediate and copious irrigation with plain water is the first and most critical step. While a weak baking soda solution might be suggested for some acids, water is the universal first-aid treatment for chemical eye exposures.

All Options

A

Baking soda solution

B

Water

C

Boric acid solution (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Battery acid is highly corrosive; immediate and copious irrigation with plain water is the first and most critical step. While a weak baking soda solution might be suggested for some acids, water is the universal first-aid treatment for chemical eye exposures.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).

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