EFA Exit Exam • Set 8 Question 29 of 30
A worker has had his hand caught in a car door. You suspect several fractured bones in the hand. The hand should be splinted:
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Direct Answer
Option D: In a position of function (holding a roll of bandage/soft fist)
Proper immobilization with splints stabilizes broken bone ends, reduces severe pain, controls internal bleeding, and prevents neurovascular injury. Assess circulation, sensation, and motor function before and after.
All Options
A
Conduction, convection, evaporation, and refrigeration
B
Submersion, convection, radiation and respiration
C
Flat against the splint
D
In a position of function (holding a roll of bandage/soft fist)
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Proper immobilization with splints stabilizes broken bone ends, reduces severe pain, controls internal bleeding, and prevents neurovascular injury. Assess circulation, sensation, and motor function before and after.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).
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