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waynest

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The first step in controlling severe bleeding is to:
 
  A) send for medical assistance
  B) start cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  C) apply pressure directly over the wound or venipuncture site
  D) make the individual lie down and apply pressure to the person's forehead

Question 2

________ from a person's limb can be decreased by elevation.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


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kalskdjl1212

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Bleeding


waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

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