REFA Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 25 of 30
What would you do if a victim had a body part torn or cut off ?
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Direct Answer
Option D: All of the above
Amputated parts must be wrapped in sterile gauze, sealed inside a protective plastic bag, and placed indirectly on ice. This preserves tissue viability for potential surgical replantation during shore-side medical evacuation.
All Options
A
Wrap severe body part in sterile gauze
B
Place in a plastic bag
C
Put the plastic bag on ice and take it to the hospital with victim
D
All of the above
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Amputated parts must be wrapped in sterile gauze, sealed inside a protective plastic bag, and placed indirectly on ice. This preserves tissue viability for potential surgical replantation during shore-side medical evacuation.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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