4. How to treat bleeding

What is the first thing to ensure before administering first aid for bleeding?

• Apply pressure to the wound

• Call the ambulance

• Ensure your own safety

• Check for any allergies

What should you use to reduce the danger of infection when dealing with someone else's blood?

• Antiseptic wipes

• Gloves

• Antibiotics

• A bandage

If it's too dangerous to help someone physically, what should you do?

• Leave the person alone

• Call the ambulance

• Apply a tourniquet

• Use antiseptic

What is the main method to treat a bleed?

• Elevation

• Tourniquet

• Cold compress

• Pressure

What can be used as a pad in case of a bleed if a real pad is not available?

• A leaf

• A towel

• A piece of wood

• A plastic bag

What should you do if the pad you applied to a wound gets soaked with blood?

• Remove it and clean the wound

• Apply another pad over the top

• Elevate the limb without applying a pad

• Apply pressure without a pad

What is the most important action to take while administering first aid for bleeding?

• Checking for allergies

• Applying a tourniquet

• Using antiseptic

• Calling the paramedics

How should you position a bleeding limb?

• Below heart level

• Above heart level

• At heart level

• No specific position required

What is a critical step to take when you suspect a spinal injury in a bleeding victim?

• Move the victim to a comfortable position

• Apply a cold compress to the injury site

• Keep the victim still and prevent movement

• Administer pain relief medication

When is it appropriate to use a tourniquet?

• For all bleeding injuries

• When bleeding is minor

• When bleeding cannot be controlled by direct pressure

• Only on limb injuries