EFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 19 of 30
What do you do for a victim who has a bleeding injury to the mouth and you are sure that there is no head, neck, or spine injury?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Keep victim seated with head tilted slightly forward
Sit the casualty upright and lean them slightly forward so blood drains outward, preventing blood from entering the airway or being swallowed.
All Options
A
Keep victim seated with head tilted slightly forward
(Correct Answer)
B
Keep victim seated with head tilted slightly backward
C
Have the victim lie down flat on their back
D
None of the above
Detailed Explanation & Context
Sit the casualty upright and lean them slightly forward so blood drains outward, preventing blood from entering the airway or being swallowed.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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