MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 7 of 30
Which action is part of first aid for a nosebleed?
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Direct Answer
Option D: Lean forward and firmly pinch the soft parts of the nose.
The correct first aid for a nosebleed is to have the casualty sit down and lean forward while pinching the soft part of the nose. Leaning backward is incorrect as it may lead to blood being swallowed or aspirated into the lungs.
All Options
A
Place an ice-pack on the back of the neck.
B
Lean the casualty backwards in a sitting postion.
C
Plug the nose with gauze.
D
Lean forward and firmly pinch the soft parts of the nose.
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The correct first aid for a nosebleed is to have the casualty sit down and lean forward while pinching the soft part of the nose. Leaning backward is incorrect as it may lead to blood being swallowed or aspirated into the lungs.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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