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What should be done to the casualty after monitoring and recording vital signs?
What should be done to the casualty after monitoring and recording vital signs?
- Stop the bleeding
- Check for circulation
- Dial 999
- Reassure the casualty (correct)
What type of blood is often coughed up in internal bleeding?
What type of blood is often coughed up in internal bleeding?
- Bright red, frothy blood (correct)
- Fresh, bright red blood
- Thin, watery blood
- Black, tarry, offensive-smelling blood
What is the suspected cause of black, tarry, offensive-smelling stool?
What is the suspected cause of black, tarry, offensive-smelling stool?
- Bleeding in the lungs
- Injury to anus or small intestines
- Ruptured blood vessel in nostril
- Disease or injury to intestines (correct)
What should be done if bleeding is still seeping through the bandage?
What should be done if bleeding is still seeping through the bandage?
What is the definition of internal bleeding?
What is the definition of internal bleeding?
What is the suspected cause of fresh, bright red blood in urine?
What is the suspected cause of fresh, bright red blood in urine?
What should be done first in case of an emergency?
What should be done first in case of an emergency?
What is a sign of internal bleeding in the later stages?
What is a sign of internal bleeding in the later stages?
What is a suspected cause of fresh, bright red blood in stool?
What is a suspected cause of fresh, bright red blood in stool?
What is a sign of internal bleeding in the initial stage?
What is a sign of internal bleeding in the initial stage?
What should be done after checking for circulation?
What should be done after checking for circulation?