MFA Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 29 of 30
Signs that a hernia is serious include:
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Direct Answer
Option C: Pain and tenderness at site.
A hernia becomes serious when it is 'strangulated' or incarcerated, cutting off blood supply. Pain and tenderness at the site are primary indicators that the tissues are compromised and require urgent medical intervention.
All Options
A
Pale, ashen skin colour at site.
B
Hernia is above the diaphragm.
C
Pain and tenderness at site.
(Correct Answer)
D
Hernia can be pushed back into body.
Detailed Explanation & Context
A hernia becomes serious when it is 'strangulated' or incarcerated, cutting off blood supply. Pain and tenderness at the site are primary indicators that the tissues are compromised and require urgent medical intervention.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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