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REFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 17 of 30

A person indicates that he was bitten by a snake what do you do ?

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Direct Answer

Option B: wash the wound keeping injured area lower than the heart get professional medical care within 30 minutes

Per the WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, snakebite management requires gentle washing and positioning the affected limb below heart level to slow venom dissemination. Never apply ice or cut the wound, and seek urgent telemedical assistance immediately.

All Options

A
Apply ice to the wound and take to the nearest fire station or hospital
B
wash the wound keeping injured area lower than the heart get professional medical care within 30 minutes (Correct Answer)
C
cut a 1” cross at the site if injury and suck the poison out apply ice
D
elevate injured area apply ice and get professional medical care within 30 minutes

Detailed Explanation & Context

Per the WHO International Medical Guide for Ships, snakebite management requires gentle washing and positioning the affected limb below heart level to slow venom dissemination. Never apply ice or cut the wound, and seek urgent telemedical assistance immediately.

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

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