MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 24 of 30
If the patient has an open fracture responders should :
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Direct Answer
Option A: Use bulky dressings to pad around the protruding bones ends.
With an open fracture, the primary goal is to prevent further infection. Bulky dressings should be applied around the protrusion; the bone must never be forced back, nor should pressure be applied directly over the bone end.
All Options
A
Use bulky dressings to pad around the protruding bones ends.
(Correct Answer)
B
Apply a tourniquet above the fracture site.
C
Attempt to push bones back into the wound.
D
Apply pressure directly over the fracture to control bleeding.
Detailed Explanation & Context
With an open fracture, the primary goal is to prevent further infection. Bulky dressings should be applied around the protrusion; the bone must never be forced back, nor should pressure be applied directly over the bone end.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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