Question 14 of 30
To prepare a completely amputated part of the body for transportation to hospital with the casualty, you should:
A
Place it in a clean plastic bag filled with cold water.
B
Wrap it in clean, moist dressings and keep it cool.
C
Wash it off and place it into a bag of crushed ice.
D
Wrap it in clean, moist dressings and keep it at body temperature.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Wrap it in clean, moist dressings and keep it cool..
To preserve an amputated part, it should be wrapped in sterile, moist gauze or dressings, placed in a sealed plastic bag, and then placed in a container with cold water or a cooling pack. It should never be placed directly on ice, as this causes frostbite damage.