EFA Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 15 of 30
What kind of first aid should be given to a person with frostbite?
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Direct Answer
Option C: Apply hand or body heat to the affected parts skin-to-skin. (e.g. frozen hand in person's opposite armpit)
For frostbite, gradual rewarming with body heat (skin-to-skin contact like placing frozen fingers in armpits) is recommended. Never rub affected areas or apply extreme direct dry heat.
All Options
A
Give the person a cigarette
B
Heat the affected areas with hot-water bottles
C
Apply hand or body heat to the affected parts skin-to-skin. (e.g. frozen hand in person's opposite armpit)
(Correct Answer)
D
Rub the affected area with alcohol
Detailed Explanation & Context
For frostbite, gradual rewarming with body heat (skin-to-skin contact like placing frozen fingers in armpits) is recommended. Never rub affected areas or apply extreme direct dry heat.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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