Question

11. When using direct pressure to control non-life threatening bleeding

from an open wound, you should: *
A. lift the dressing every minute to see if the bleeding has stopped.
B. Remove and replace the dressing as they become saturated with blood.
O C. Use hemostatic dressing.
D. Add additional dressing and continue to apply direct pressure until the bleeding
stops, and then bandage the wound.

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answers A and B could lead to irritation of the wound and possible infection. It also takes pressure off of the injury, which is a dangerous move in this situation that will lead to more blood loss. C is meant for severe wounds since the dressing promotes blood clotting and is therefore unnecessary for a non-life threatening injury. D is the safest option in this scenario.

Answer 2

D.

Step-by-step explanation: