Question

A tourniquet can remain in place for 2 minutes. After its removal, you must wait 5 minutes before reapplying it."

a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true; the second is false.
d. The first statement is false; the second is true.

Answer 1

The first statement is true; the second is false.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is c. The first statement is true; the second is false.

According to the statements, a tourniquet can remain in place for 2 minutes. This means that it should be applied for a maximum of 2 minutes to prevent any complications.

However, the second statement mentions that after its removal, you must wait 5 minutes before reapplying it. This is incorrect as there is no specific waiting period mentioned after removing a tourniquet. The decision to reapply it would depend on the specific circumstances and the guidance of a healthcare professional.