EFA Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 2 of 30
A victim has a large piece of glass sticking out of her leg. You should:
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Direct Answer
Option D: Both A and B
Never remove an impaled or embedded foreign object at the scene. Stabilize it in place with bulky dressings and bandaging to prevent further tissue and vessel damage.
All Options
A
Leave the glass in her leg and control the bleeding
B
Call your local emergency phone number
C
Remove the glass and then control the bleeding
D
Both A and B
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Never remove an impaled or embedded foreign object at the scene. Stabilize it in place with bulky dressings and bandaging to prevent further tissue and vessel damage.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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