EFA Exit Exam • Set 11 Question 7 of 30
Severe bleeding is a "hurry case". Which one of the following statements is true?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Try to avoid direct contact with blood by using gloves or clean barrier
The correct answer is: "Try to avoid direct contact with blood by using gloves or clean barrier". This aligns with maritime first aid standards, DG Shipping exam syllabi, and international emergency resuscitation guidelines.
All Options
A
Bleeding can seldom be stopped with direct pressure
B
A tourniquet is almost always required to control serious bleeding
C
Should the first sterile pad used become blood soaked, immediately remove it and apply another
D
Try to avoid direct contact with blood by using gloves or clean barrier
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The correct answer is: "Try to avoid direct contact with blood by using gloves or clean barrier". This aligns with maritime first aid standards, DG Shipping exam syllabi, and international emergency resuscitation guidelines.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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