REFA Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 16 of 30
What damage could occur if first aider’s hand are placed at hte tip of the sternum during heart compression ?
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Direct Answer
Option C: The ribs might be cracked
Placing hands at the xiphoid process or tip of the sternum during chest compressions violates Basic Life Support (BLS) standards. Misplacement applies excessive leverage, frequently resulting in cracked ribs or structural fractures.
All Options
A
The patient may vomit as his stomach is squeezed
B
The lungs may be punctured leading to severe loss of breath
C
The ribs might be cracked
(Correct Answer)
D
The liver might be torn leading to severe internal bleeding
Detailed Explanation & Context
Placing hands at the xiphoid process or tip of the sternum during chest compressions violates Basic Life Support (BLS) standards. Misplacement applies excessive leverage, frequently resulting in cracked ribs or structural fractures.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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