EFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 12 of 30
To care for a victim with an open (sucking) chest wound, you should:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Cover the wound with a dressing that doesn’t allow air to pass through
An occlusive or airtight dressing (taped on three sides) must be applied over a sucking chest wound to prevent external air from entering the thoracic cavity.
All Options
A
Cover the wound completely with a sterile absorbent gauze pad
B
Cover the wound with a dressing that doesn’t allow air to pass through
(Correct Answer)
C
Apply an ice pack to the wound
D
Both A and C
Detailed Explanation & Context
An occlusive or airtight dressing (taped on three sides) must be applied over a sucking chest wound to prevent external air from entering the thoracic cavity.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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