When applying a tourniquet to control major external hemorrhage from an extremity injury, you should:
A) apply the tourniquet over a joint, as this will further help compress blood vessels.
B) maintain direct pressure to the wound until the tourniquet has been fully applied.
C) secure the tourniquet in place until the pulses distal to the injury have weakened.
D) apply a pressure dressing over the tourniquet to further help control the bleeding.
Answer: B) maintain direct pressure to the wound until the tourniquet has been fully applied.
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
When performing a subcutaneous injection, insert the needle at a __________________________________________ angle
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Health Professions
Some viewboxes are equipped with a magnifying glass
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Health Professions