Tourniquet Training Quiz

1. True or False: the rate of bleeding to death is dependent upon the severity of the cut and the arteries affected.

• True

• False

2. True or False: if the bleeding is slower but continuous, days can pass before death occurs?

• True

• False

3. True or False: when using a tourniquet, when in doubt, default to a higher placement. Example: if the wound is on the shin the tourniquet should be placed above the knee?

• True

• False

4. True or False: 40% of deaths occur in the first week after a traumatic event due to hemorrhaging?

• True

• False

5. True or False: 35% of pre-hospital deaths due to hemorrhaging?

• True

• False

6. What is the arrow pointing to on the tourniquet?

• Belt Buckle

• Tourniquet Buckle

• Windlass Rod

• Non-friction Buckle

7. 7. What is the arrow pointing to on the tourniquet?

• black rod

• rod

• windlass rod

• Friction buckle

8. True or False: a tourniquet can be applied one-handed or two-handed?

• True

• False

9. True or False: a tourniquet can be applied to the neck if someone has a chest wound? 

• True

• False

10. True or False: if someone has a broken arm and no bleeding or bone protrusion, you should apply a tourniquet? 

• True

• False