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Pea0909berry

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Using a very narrow material such as wire or rope for a tourniquet can cause:
 
  a. serious tissue damage.
  b. inadequate pressure to control bleeding.
  c. worse bleeding.
  d. venous pooling.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the use of a tourniquet is true?
 
  a. It should be placed as distal as possible but at least several inches proximal to the wound.
  b. It can be used on most any part of the body except the neck.
  c. On an arm or leg, it should be placed 1 inch from either the elbow or knee.
  d. Tourniquets are a last resort and should be used rarely, if ever.



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shewald78

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a




Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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