EFA Exit Exam • Set 6 Question 28 of 30
What should you do for a person with an object like a knife, stuck in their leg?
✓
Direct Answer
Option D: Call medical help, control bleeding, and stabilize the object in place
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
Rinse the wound with water, and apply antibiotic ointment and a sterile dressing
B
Quickly remove the object and apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding
C
Always cut the object shorter to make it easier to transport the person
D
Call medical help, control bleeding, and stabilize the object in place
(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).
Advertisement
Practice Full EFA Set 6
Test yourself with 30 interactive questions, live timer, and instant score.