Question 1553 Deck Safety
70% to passA person reports to you with a fishhook in his thumb, what procedure should you use to remove it?
A
cut the skin from around the hook
B
have a surgeon remove it
C
push the barb through, cut it off, then remove the hook
D
pull it out with pliers
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) push the barb through, cut it off, then remove the hook. This is the recommended procedure for removing a fishhook that is embedded in the skin. Pushing the barb through the skin allows the sharp point to come out, at which point the hook can be cut off and safely removed. This avoids further tearing of the skin and tissue compared to just pulling the hook out. The other options are less safe and effective - cutting around the hook can cause more damage, having a surgeon remove it may be unnecessary for a simple hook removal, and using pliers to pull it out risks further injury.
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