EMT Session 2 Pre-Quiz

The First step of bleeding control is to:

• 1. Perform CPR.

• 1. Find the source of the bleeding.

• 1. Apply pressure to the wound.

• 1. Wipe away pooled blood.

Some examples of life-threating bleeding include: 

• 1. Blood that is spurting out of the wound. 

• 1. Blood that won’t stop coming out of the wound. 

• 1. Blood that is pooling on the ground. 

• 1. Bleeding in a victim who is now confused or unconscious. 

• 1. All the above.

When treating life-threatening bleeding from penetrating arm or leg wounds with a trauma kit, open clothing over the wound, wipe away pooled blood, then...

• 1. Push down as hard as you can. 

• 1. Apply steady pressure with both hands directly on top of the wound. 

• 1. Pack the wound with bleeding control gauze, plain gauze, or clean cloth. 

• 1. Continue to hold pressure until medical responders arrive. 

When applying a tourniquet to an arm or leg, you should place it: 

• 1. over the nearest joint.

• 1. as close to the wound as possible.

• 1. where the patient says is most comfortable.

• 1. at least 2 to 3 inches above the bleeding site.

When treating bleeding from a penetrating extremity wound without a trauma kit, you must first take a clean cloth and cover the wound, then 

• 1. Apply continuous pressure with both hands directly on top of the wound.

• 1. Hold pressure until relieved by medical responders.

• 1. Push down as hard as you can. 

• 1. Try to stuff the cloth down into the wound.