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First Aid: Controlling Bleeding

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How should you control bleeding from a severed arm or leg?

Apply direct pressure (correct)

Elevate the arm or leg above the heart

Administer fluids to the victim

Apply a tourniquet immediately

What may happen if a tourniquet is applied to a severed arm or leg?

The bleeding will stop immediately

The victim's condition will improve rapidly

The victim may lose the arm or leg (correct)

The nerves and blood vessels will be unaffected

What is one way to prevent the loss of body heat for a victim of an injury?

Keep the room temperature high

Cover the victim with blankets (correct)

Administer warm fluids to the victim

Place the victim in a hot bath

Why is it important not to give the victim anything to eat or drink?

To reduce the risk of shock Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important reason to get immediate treatment for every injury, regardless of size?

To prevent infections from small wounds leading to serious health threats Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to control bleeding with pressure?

To avoid the risk of shock and/or death from significant blood loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of first aid according to the text?

To provide immediate treatment before medical help arrives Signup and view all the answers

Why is a clean cloth used during bleeding control with pressure?

To prevent contamination of the wound and reduce infection risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended first step to slow down the bleeding?

Elevate the wound above the victim’s heart Signup and view all the answers

Why should the cloth against the open wound not be removed once the bleeding stops?

It could disturb the blood clotting and restart the bleeding Signup and view all the answers

Why is direct pressure preferred over pressure points or a tourniquet?

Direct pressure stops blood circulation only at the wound Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is it recommended to use a tourniquet?

In response to an extreme emergency Signup and view all the answers