REFA Exit Exam • Set 3 Question 30 of 30
When giving care or external bleeding, what should you do first ?
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Direct Answer
Option B: Apply direct pressure
Immediate direct pressure applied with a sterile dressing is the primary, most effective first aid intervention to control external hemorrhage and promote hemostasis before secondary measures.
All Options
A
Elevate the injury
B
Apply direct pressure
(Correct Answer)
C
Apply a loose dressing
D
Apply a tourniquet
Detailed Explanation & Context
Immediate direct pressure applied with a sterile dressing is the primary, most effective first aid intervention to control external hemorrhage and promote hemostasis before secondary measures.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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