MFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 10 of 30
An industrial worker sustains a severe laceration to his forearm. Direct pressure to the wound fails to control the bleeding. The correct arterial pressure point to control the bleeding is the:
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Direct Answer
Option C: Brachial.
The brachial artery, located on the inside of the upper arm, is the recognized pressure point to compress when controlling severe bleeding in the forearm or hand that direct pressure alone cannot stop.
All Options
A
Femoral.
B
Carotid.
C
Brachial.
(Correct Answer)
D
Radial.
Detailed Explanation & Context
The brachial artery, located on the inside of the upper arm, is the recognized pressure point to compress when controlling severe bleeding in the forearm or hand that direct pressure alone cannot stop.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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