MFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 7 of 30
One sign that a bandage may be too tight after completing compress bandage is:
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Direct Answer
Option B: Blue color of the skin above the bandage
A blue discoloration (cyanosis) indicates restricted venous return and poor distal circulation, signifying that a bandage is applied too tightly. Immediate adjustment is required to prevent tissue ischemia.
All Options
A
Swelling below the bandage and heavy pain
B
Blue color of the skin above the bandage
(Correct Answer)
C
Swelling above the bandage
D
Heartbeat increases and a dizzy feeling
Detailed Explanation & Context
A blue discoloration (cyanosis) indicates restricted venous return and poor distal circulation, signifying that a bandage is applied too tightly. Immediate adjustment is required to prevent tissue ischemia.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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