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REFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 10 of 30

The accepted treatment for a sprained ankle is

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Direct Answer

Option B: keep the shoe on apply an ankle bandage for support, elevate and apply cold towels

Leaving the footwear on provides temporary tamponade against rapid swelling during acute ankle sprains. Applying a supportive bandage over the shoe, elevating the limb, and using cold therapy effectively manages initial trauma.

All Options

A
remove the shoe and check for swelling using the capillary reflex method
B
keep the shoe on apply an ankle bandage for support, elevate and apply cold towels (Correct Answer)
C
keep the shoe on, apply an ankle splint and apply heat if possible
D
have the victim walk or move as soon as possible to prevent stiffness

Detailed Explanation & Context

Leaving the footwear on provides temporary tamponade against rapid swelling during acute ankle sprains. Applying a supportive bandage over the shoe, elevating the limb, and using cold therapy effectively manages initial trauma.

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

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