Question

After applying a dressing to an arterial bleed, you notice that the dressing becomes soaked with blood. You should:

A) wrap an elastic bandage around the blood-soaked dressing.
B) replace the dressing with another dressing.
C) apply additional dressings and pressure to control the bleeding.
D) cover the existing dressing with a plastic bag.

Answer 1

Answer: B) replace the dressing with another dressing

Step-by-step explanation:

An arterial bleed involves the continous flow of blood which if not controlled can lead to problems such as anemia or may even be fatal.

The dressing which is soaked with blood should be replaced with another as the blood may leak out of the soaked dressing.