EFA Exit Exam • Set 11 Question 9 of 30
What damage could occur if a first aider's hands are placed at the tip of the sternum (xiphoid process) during heart compressions?
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Direct Answer
Option C: The ribs might be cracked
The human ear comprises the outer, middle, and inner ear, serving the dual sensory functions of acoustic hearing and vestibular balance (equilibrium).
All Options
A
The patient may vomit as his stomach is squeezed
B
The lungs may be punctured leading to severe loss of breath
C
The ribs might be cracked
(Correct Answer)
D
The liver might be torn leading to severe internal bleeding
Detailed Explanation & Context
The human ear comprises the outer, middle, and inner ear, serving the dual sensory functions of acoustic hearing and vestibular balance (equilibrium).
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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