BLET First Responder Practice Exam 2025 - Free First Responder Practice Questions and Study Guide

The appropriate initial treatment for evisceration involves controlling any external bleeding and dressing the wound with sterile saline. Evisceration occurs when organs protrude from the abdominal cavity due to an injury, and immediate care is crucial to minimize complications such as infection or further injury.

By controlling external bleeding first, you help stabilize the patient’s condition. Applying a sterile saline dressing helps keep the exposed organs moist and protected, which is vital because drying out can lead to tissue damage and increased risk of infection. The saline also creates a barrier that can protect the organs from contamination.

In contrast, attempting to replace the exposed organs into the cavity can cause additional damage or stress, and is generally not recommended as it may further complicate the injury. Allowing the patient to stand up or applying ice would neither address the critical need to manage bleeding nor protect the eviscerated organs appropriately.