MFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 30 of 30
A man is filling a gas tank on a generator when it bursts into flames. The caualty has a hoarse voice, he is blistered around the mouth and nose and both arms are reddened. You should classify this burn as:
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Direct Answer
Option D: Critical
Burns involving the face (especially with inhalation signs like a hoarse voice or singed hairs) and those involving circumferential or deep tissue damage are classified as critical, requiring immediate medical evacuation and specialized hospital care.
All Options
A
Superficial
B
Moderate
C
Minor 16 Wound Management
D
Critical
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Burns involving the face (especially with inhalation signs like a hoarse voice or singed hairs) and those involving circumferential or deep tissue damage are classified as critical, requiring immediate medical evacuation and specialized hospital care.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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