Question 1 of 30
In the case of abdominal evisceration, the emergency responder should:
A
Irrigate the wound before dressing it.
B
Give oxygen by nasal canula.
C
Dress the wound with a moist, sterile dressing
D
Gently reposition the organs in the abdominal cavity.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Dress the wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
For abdominal evisceration, organs must be protected from drying out and contamination. A sterile, non-adherent dressing moistened with saline provides an ideal environment while awaiting surgical intervention; never attempt to force organs back into the cavity.