EFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 28 of 30
A person who gets something in his or her eye and you see that it is not embedded, you can:
✓
Direct Answer
Option C: Remove it with a moist cotton-tipped applicator
If a foreign object is visible and not embedded in the eye, gently removing it with a moist cotton-tipped applicator is the safest method. Rubbing the eye or using sharp objects can cause further damage or embed the object deeper.
All Options
A
Remove it with a match or toothpick
B
Get them to rub their eye until the object is gone
C
Remove it with a moist cotton-tipped applicator
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
If a foreign object is visible and not embedded in the eye, gently removing it with a moist cotton-tipped applicator is the safest method. Rubbing the eye or using sharp objects can cause further damage or embed the object deeper.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
Advertisement
Practice Full EFA Set 2
Test yourself with 30 interactive questions, live timer, and instant score.