EFA Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 6 of 30
A blood-soaked dressing on the arm indicates that bleeding has not yet been controlled. You should now:
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Direct Answer
Option C: Place a clean dressing on top and apply more pressure
When sterile dressings become saturated with blood, do not remove them as this disrupts active clotting; instead, apply additional dressings directly on top and maintain firm pressure.
All Options
A
Remove the dressing and check the wound
B
Apply pressure to the femoral artery
C
Place a clean dressing on top and apply more pressure
(Correct Answer)
D
Apply a tourniquet
Detailed Explanation & Context
When sterile dressings become saturated with blood, do not remove them as this disrupts active clotting; instead, apply additional dressings directly on top and maintain firm pressure.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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