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You have applied a pressure dressing to the calf of a woman who suffered a deep laceration from a piece of broken glass. Which of the following actions should you take next?
 
  a. Apply a splint.
  b. Obtain a follow-up blood pressure reading.
  c. Apply a tourniquet above the laceration.
  d. Check CMS in the patient's foot.

Question 2

Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands bandaging?
 
  a. Bandages are sterile gauze pads used to stop bleeding.
  b. Bandaging material is used to secure a dressing in place.
  c. Bandaging material must always be sterile.
  d. After you apply a bandage, a dressing should always be put over it.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


WWatsford

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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