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What is the correct step for basic care of a punctured wound?
What is the correct step for basic care of a punctured wound?
- Check the wound, control bleeding, reassure injured person, consider calling for medical assistance (correct)
- Rest and elevate if injury permits
- Stabilise with a ring pad and non stick dressing
- Apply direct pressure around the wound to stop any bleeding
What should not be done in the basic care of a punctured wound?
What should not be done in the basic care of a punctured wound?
- Stabilise the wound with a tight bandage (correct)
- Check the wound, control bleeding, reassure injured person, consider calling for medical assistance
- Rest and elevate if injury permits
- Apply direct pressure around the wound to stop any bleeding
What is an important aspect of basic care for a punctured wound?
What is an important aspect of basic care for a punctured wound?
- Covering the wound with a non-stick dressing (correct)
- Rest and elevate if injury permits
- Using a tourniquet to stop bleeding
- Applying hydrogen peroxide directly to the wound
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