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How should you control bleeding from a severed arm or leg?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it important not to give the victim anything to eat or drink?
What is the most important reason to get immediate treatment for every injury, regardless of size?
What is the most important reason to get immediate treatment for every injury, regardless of size?
Why is it crucial to control bleeding with pressure?
Why is it crucial to control bleeding with pressure?
What is the main purpose of first aid according to the text?
What is the main purpose of first aid according to the text?
Why is a clean cloth used during bleeding control with pressure?
Why is a clean cloth used during bleeding control with pressure?
What is the recommended first step to slow down the bleeding?
What is the recommended first step to slow down the bleeding?
Why should the cloth against the open wound not be removed once the bleeding stops?
Why should the cloth against the open wound not be removed once the bleeding stops?
Why is direct pressure preferred over pressure points or a tourniquet?
Why is direct pressure preferred over pressure points or a tourniquet?
In what situation is it recommended to use a tourniquet?
In what situation is it recommended to use a tourniquet?
