The abbreviation CCA means __________

A young woman attempted to commit suicide by cutting her wrist. Bright red blood is spurting from the injury site. Despite direct pressure and a pressure dressing, the wound continues to bleed heavily. You should:

A) apply supplemental oxygen and keep her warm. B) elevate the extremity above the level of her heart. C) apply a tourniquet between her elbow and wrist. D) locate and apply digital pressure to the brachial artery.

Validation of a new susceptibility method requires testing organisms

A) with known susceptibility patterns. B) for at least two consecutive months. C) in parallel with both the new and current methods. D) both A and C.