Question 1
You are treating a patient with a large laceration to his leg. What is the correct sequence for controlling external bleeding?
◦ Direct pressure, elevation, tourniquet
◦ Direct pressure, ice, elevation
◦ Rinsing with alcohol, direct pressure, tourniquet
◦ Direct pressure, elevation, pressure point compression
Question 2
Your 27-year-old female patient is bleeding from several lacerations to her arms. What is the most important reason for controlling external bleeding?
◦ To prevent hypoperfusion
◦ To prevent infection
◦ To prevent the patient from becoming upset
◦ To make clean-up of the ambulance easier