REFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 20 of 30
What do you do for a victim who has a bleeding injury to the mouth and you are sure about that there is no head neck or spine injury
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Direct Answer
Option C: Have the victim lie down on their side
Unconscious or bleeding mouth victims without spinal trauma must be placed in the recovery position (lateral recumbent) to maintain a patent airway and prevent aspiration of blood or saliva, adhering to standard Basic Life Support protocols.
All Options
A
Keep victim seated with head tilted slightly forward
B
Keep victim seated with head tilted slightly backward
C
Have the victim lie down on their side
(Correct Answer)
D
None of the above
Detailed Explanation & Context
Unconscious or bleeding mouth victims without spinal trauma must be placed in the recovery position (lateral recumbent) to maintain a patent airway and prevent aspiration of blood or saliva, adhering to standard Basic Life Support protocols.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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