Bleeding & Allergy Intervention

The first step in managing bleeding is (a)   .

• Apply direct pressure
• Apply ice directly
• Ignore the bleeding
• Sprinkle salt on the wound

When applying direct pressure to a wound, how long should you maintain the pressure?

• 5-10 minutes

• 30-40 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

• 1-2 minutes

What is the purpose of using a tourniquet in controlling severe bleeding?

• To increase blood flow

• To improve wound healing

• To restrict blood flow and control severe bleeding.

• To reduce pain

What are the potential risks of using a tourniquet?

• Nerve damage, tissue damage, compartment syndrome, potential infection

• Skin irritation

• Muscle strain

• Blood clotting

Which artery is commonly used as a pressure point for bleeding in the arm?

• Ulnar artery

• Brachial artery

• Radial artery

• Femoral artery

How can you identify the brachial artery for applying pressure?

• Apply pressure to the wrist

• Locate the pulse point on the inner side of the upper arm between the bicep and tricep muscles.

• Check the pulse point on the outer side of the upper arm

• Look for the brachial artery in the lower leg

In which scenario would you prioritize using a tourniquet over direct pressure?

• Using a tourniquet for a nosebleed

• Using a tourniquet for a sprained ankle

• Using a tourniquet for minor cuts

• Severe bleeding that cannot be controlled with direct pressure alone

To ensure the tourniquet is applied correctly, you should (a)   .

• Apply the tourniquet directly on th
• Place 2-3 inches above the injury,
• Leave the tourniquet on for as long
• Loosely wrap the tourniquet around

Match the following durations with the correct statement about tourniquet usage.

• Excessively long duration risking severe complications

• 30 minutes

• Typically the upper limit in emergency situations

• 1 day

• Maximum safe duration for a tourniquet on an extremity in a medical setting

• 4 hours

• Longer than recommended, could cause harm

• 2 hours

Match the following steps with their appropriate scenarios after controlling bleeding:

• Standard procedure for treating a minor wound after bleeding is controlled.

• Apply ice directly to the wound

• Incorrect method believed to speed up healing.

• Rub dirt on the wound to prevent infection

• Incorrect method, typically used for reducing swelling or bruising, not for open wounds.

• Clean the wound, apply antibiotic ointment, cover with a bandage, and monitor for infection.

• Incorrect and unsafe practice for treating wounds.

• Expose the wound to sunlight for faster healing