Question

Latosha was using an electric saw and got her fingertip too close to the blade. She severed the tip and the finger bled heavily. Besides stopping the bleeding, what should she do? Soak the fingertip in cool water and seek medical help. Put the fingertip on ice and seek medical help. Wrap the fingertip in a clean cloth and seek medical help.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B. put the finger on ice and seek medical help

Answer 2

She needs to put the fingertip on ice to preserve it increasing the chances of medical staff being able to reattach it. Then seek medical help as soon as possible to stop the bleeding and prevent any infection in the wound and to have the fingertip reattached.