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MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 13 of 30

You are alone and must remove a casualty with a suspected spinal injury from a very hazardous situation. You should

Direct Answer

Option C: Grasp his clothing under his shoulders, support his head and neck, and drag him lengthwise.

In a hazardous scene where a spinal injury is suspected, the rescuer must prioritize moving the patient to safety. Dragging the patient lengthwise in the long axis of the body helps minimize spinal rotation and secondary injury.

All Options

A
Keep his body rigid, support his head and neck and roll him away from the scene.
B
Grab his wrists and drag him lengthwise.
C
Grasp his clothing under his shoulders, support his head and neck, and drag him lengthwise. (Correct Answer)
D
Tie his legs together and drag him feet first.

Detailed Explanation & Context

In a hazardous scene where a spinal injury is suspected, the rescuer must prioritize moving the patient to safety. Dragging the patient lengthwise in the long axis of the body helps minimize spinal rotation and secondary injury.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).

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