PBS 3.2.3 Project 5 Stop the Bleed - Venous Bleed

At what pressure is the BP cuff set at to simulate the pressure behind blood travelling in veins?

• there is no pressure in veins

• 20 mmHg

• 70-80 mmHg

• 120 mmHg

Why are you instructed to apply finger pressure to the wound?

• gauze is not necessary for this type of wound

• so that you can feel for a pulse

• to maintain pressure while you grab gauze with the other hand

• finger pressure is part of the positive feedback loop of clotting

Why wrap so much crepe bandage around the bleeding site?

• To keep compression over the area and pressure over the wound

• to splint the arm straight so that the clot will not form at an angle

• the wound is at the elbow which can bend and move the clot

• It will serve as a tourniquet because this wound could be life threatening