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Worksheets3.2.3 - Control the Bleed
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 21mins
True or false: Take the tourniquet off the patient when other medical professionals arrive.
true
false
Typically, how much time do have before a patient with severe bleeding bleeds out?
5 minutes
4 minutes
2 minutes
all are correct
If bleeding does not slow or come to a stop with pressure, a tourniquet will ALWAYS be useful to restrict blood flow to the wound
What is "A" in the ABC's of bleeding?
Alert 911
Always find the bleeding
Arterial bleeds are worse
Alert the patient
What is "B" in the ABC's of bleeding?
Bleeding is negative feedback
Find the source of bleeding
Apply pressure
Determine the color of blood
What is "C" in the ABC's of bleeding?
Apply cold compresses
Find the source of bleeding
Apply pressure
Determine the color of blood
a patient with a paper cut
a patient with a dead wound after a car accident
To stop the bleeding on an arm or leg, we should (check all that apply)
Apply direct pressure to the cut with gauze
Use a tourniquet if bleeding doesnt stop
clean out the wound with soap and water
wait for other medical professionals to arrive
What is the first step in the process for bleeding control?
Apply direct pressure
Tourniquet
Put ice on wound
Elevate patients legs
When preparing to provide first aid care for a bleeding patient, which of the following is the most important thing to do to protect yourself?
use disposable gloves
use a clean dressing on the wound
prevent signs and symptoms of shock
call 911
You notice that blood has soaked through the dressing and bandage. You would do this first:
elevate the body part above the heart level
apply another dressing and bandage over the top of the first one
remove the bandage and dressing and start over
tie a tourniquet
When the platelets become sticky and adhere to the inner lining of an injured vessel, they are called a:
cascade
seal
platelet plug
net
Which of the following is NOT a sign of life-threatening bleeding?
Blood spurts out of wound
Victim seems confused
Victim is vomitting profusely
Bandanges continue to soak through with blood.
Reorder the following steps for packing a wound.
Wipe away blood.
Stuff wound with gauze or cloth.
Apply steady pressure of 4 lbs.
Continue to hold until help arrives.
How should a tourniquet be placed on a limb?
high and tight
low and below injury
low and loose
you should never place a tourniquet on a limb of the body.
If an actual tourniquet could be used, which of the following could be used? Check all the apply.
t-shirt
belt
sock
copy paper
Which type of bleed is generally more urgent?
arterial
venous
