REFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 22 of 30
What steps would you take to control bleeding from a nose bleed ?
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Direct Answer
Option A: Sit casualty down, lean forward and pinch soft part of nose
Sitting the casualty upright and leaning forward while pinching the soft part of the nose prevents blood from flowing posteriorly into the pharynx, which risks airway aspiration and nausea.
All Options
A
Sit casualty down, lean forward and pinch soft part of nose
(Correct Answer)
B
Sit casualty down, lean backward and pinch soft part of nose
C
Lie casualty down and pinch soft part of nose
D
Lie casualty down and pinch top of the nose
Detailed Explanation & Context
Sitting the casualty upright and leaning forward while pinching the soft part of the nose prevents blood from flowing posteriorly into the pharynx, which risks airway aspiration and nausea.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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