MFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 21 of 30
The emergency responder should assume a head/spinal injury in any unwitnessed situation where the patient is:
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Direct Answer
Option D: Unresponsive.
In an unwitnessed fall or accident, the mechanism of injury (e.g., a fall from height) and the patient's unresponsive state necessitate that the responder assumes a spinal injury until proven otherwise.
All Options
A
Responsive to pain.
B
Alert.
C
Not breathing.
D
Unresponsive.
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
In an unwitnessed fall or accident, the mechanism of injury (e.g., a fall from height) and the patient's unresponsive state necessitate that the responder assumes a spinal injury until proven otherwise.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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