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Alainaaa8

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on: Jul 12, 2018
All of the following are true statements concerning the use of tourniquets except:
 
  A) A tourniquet should only be used as a last resort.
  B) You should loosen or remove a tourniquet just as soon as the bleeding stops.
  C) A tourniquet can be improvised from a belt, handkerchief, or necktie.
  D) A tourniquet can only be used on an extremity.

Question 2

Why must a hemophiliac be transported by EMS to a hospital immediately?
 
  A) Their blood clots very quickly.
  B) A hemophiliac will not bleed.
  C) Their blood will not clot without additional medication.
  D) There is no need for EMS assistance.


patma1981

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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