REFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 5 of 30
Of the following casualties, which would you care for first/ the casualty who is
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Direct Answer
Option D: Unconscious and lying on his stomach
Basic Life Support airway management protocols dictate treating the unconscious prone casualty first. A prone position obstructs the airway and risks asphyxiation, making immediate repositioning critical before addressing shock or hemorrhage.
All Options
A
In shock without apparent injuries but conscious
B
Unconscious and lying on his back
C
Bleeding from the forehead but conscious
D
Unconscious and lying on his stomach
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Basic Life Support airway management protocols dictate treating the unconscious prone casualty first. A prone position obstructs the airway and risks asphyxiation, making immediate repositioning critical before addressing shock or hemorrhage.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Elementary First Aid (REFA).
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