EFA Exit Exam • Set 9 Question 27 of 30
Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing?
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Direct Answer
Option A: To prevent infection
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
To prevent infection
(Correct Answer)
B
To cool burned area
C
To keep the burned area warm
D
Both A and C
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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