EFA Exit Exam • Set 10 Question 23 of 30
When caring for a victim who has an object impaled in their hand you should:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Immobilize the object by placing several dressings around it
Never remove an impaled or embedded foreign object at the scene. Stabilize it in place with bulky dressings and bandaging to prevent further tissue and vessel damage.
All Options
A
Remove the object, flush with cold water and transport to hospital
B
Immobilize the object by placing several dressings around it
(Correct Answer)
C
Break object off where it sticks out, and bandage injury
D
None of the above
Detailed Explanation & Context
Never remove an impaled or embedded foreign object at the scene. Stabilize it in place with bulky dressings and bandaging to prevent further tissue and vessel damage.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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