REFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 10 of 30

A faint is a brief loss of consciousness of more than momentary duration caused by a temporary reduction in the flow of blood to the brain. How would you prevent anyone from fainting ?

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Direct Answer

Option D: Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep breaths

Sitting down and leaning forward with the head between the knees increases cerebral blood flow by utilizing gravity and reducing hydrostatic pooling, effectively mitigating syncopal episodes.

All Options

If standing in a crowd, flex the leg muscles and toes to aid circulation

Try to keep the person in an upstanding position

Tell the person to sit down in a sitting position breathing normally

Tell the person to sit down and lean forward with the head between the knees taking deep breaths (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Sitting down and leaning forward with the head between the knees increases cerebral blood flow by utilizing gravity and reducing hydrostatic pooling, effectively mitigating syncopal episodes.

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

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