AHA First Aid Injury Emergencies

The two factors that guide your care for external bleeding are the amount of blood and the location of the bleeding.

• True

• False

Which is used directly on a wound to help stop bleeding?

• tourniquet

• bandage

• dressing

• splint

Which is used to cover or protect an injured body part and also help with pressure on a wound?

• tourniquet

• bandage

• dressing

• splint

Which is used to restrict blow flow to an arm or leg with severe bleeding?

• tourniquet

• bandage

• dressing

• splint

Which is used to keep an injured body part from moving?

• tourniquet

• bandage

• dressing

• splint

Where would you apply a tourniquet?

• On the bleeding site

• 2-3 inches above the bleeding site

• 2-3 inches below the bleeding site

• at the shoulder or hip

Losing a large amount of blood can lead to shock.

• True

• False

Shock is not life threatening.

• True

• False

A person in shock may

• feel weak, faint, or dizzy

• feel nauseated or thirsty

• be restless, agitated, or confused

• be cold and clammy to the touch

• demonstrate all of these

If a person is bleeding from the nose, you should have the person lean back.

• True

• False