Bypass coronary artery, three sites from abdominal artery with autologous arterial tissue, open approach

A patient has had part of his right thumb amputated in an industrial accident. Coworkers have retrieved the thumb and wrapped it in a towel. The EMT demonstrates appropriate handling of the amputated part when he:

A) places the thumb in ice water. B) keeps the thumb warm during transport. C) places the thumb in sterile saline. D) wraps it in a dry sterile dressing.

Severe bleeding from an open wound can be controlled by applying pressure directly below the wound

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.