Control of Bleeding: Essential First Aid Techniques for Healthcare Professionals

Question 1

What should be your action if a wound continues to bleed after 15 minutes of applying direct pressure?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical attention

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Apply more pressure

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Use a tourniquet

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Elevate the wound

Question 2

When prioritizing the control of bleeding, which of the following factors are most important to consider?

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Type of bleeding

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Amount of blood loss

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Location of the wound

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Patient's age

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of external bleeding?

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Internal

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Arterial

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Venous

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Capillary

Question 4

What is the primary indication for the use of a tourniquet?

Accepted Answer

Severe, uncontrolled external bleeding when direct pressure fails

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To reduce pain

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To clean the wound

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To prevent infection

Question 5

Which type of wound typically requires sutures or staples to close?

Accepted Answer

Laceration

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Abrasion

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Contusion

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Puncture

Question 6

Identify a common sign of internal bleeding.

Accepted Answer

Dizziness

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Pain

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Swelling

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Bruising

Question 7

What is the appropriate action if a wound becomes infected?

Accepted Answer

Seek professional medical attention

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Clean the wound and apply antibiotics

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Ignore it

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Cover it with a bandage

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for excessive bleeding?

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Regular exercise

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Pregnancy

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Hemophilia

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Warfarin use

Question 9

In which scenario is it most appropriate to use pressure points in conjunction with direct pressure to control bleeding?

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When direct pressure alone cannot stop bleeding from a major artery

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When the wound is difficult to reach

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When the bleeding is minor and direct pressure is not needed

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When the patient is unconscious and cannot apply direct pressure

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of bleeding?

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Superficial

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Arterial

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Venous

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Capillary

Question 11

When applying direct pressure to control bleeding, it is essential to use:

Accepted Answer

A clean cloth or bandage

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Your bare hands without protection

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A tourniquet as the first resort

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Antiseptic spray as it disinfects the wound

Question 12

Which of the following is a pressure point used to control bleeding in the arm?

Accepted Answer

Radial artery

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Femoral artery

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Carotid artery

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Popliteal artery

Question 13

Which of the following is the initial step in controlling bleeding from a wound?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding

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Elevate the injured area to reduce blood flow

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Call for emergency services immediately

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Clean the wound thoroughly to prevent infection

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of first aid for bleeding control?

Accepted Answer

Apply heat to the bleeding wound

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Control the bleeding swiftly and effectively

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Prevent further injury and complications

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Promote healing and recovery

Question 15

Which type of bleeding produces bright red blood that spurts out?

Accepted Answer

Arterial

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Capillary

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Venous

Question 16

Which type of bleeding involves blood flowing rapidly in spurts?

Accepted Answer

Arterial bleeding

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Venous bleeding

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Internal bleeding

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Capillary bleeding

Question 17

Which pressure point is located on the inside of the wrist?

Accepted Answer

Radial pressure point

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Femoral pressure point

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Septal pressure point

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Carotid pressure point

Question 18

Why is it important to elevate an injured limb while applying pressure to control bleeding?

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To reduce blood flow to the injured area and promote clotting

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To prevent infection

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To reduce swelling only

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To relieve pain only

Question 19

When should a tourniquet be applied?

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Only when direct pressure and elevation fail to stop severe bleeding

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For all severe bleeding

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Never

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For minor bleeding

Question 20

What is the primary objective in managing a patient with a bleeding wound?

Accepted Answer

To stop the bleeding and prevent further injury

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To call for emergency medical services

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To clean the wound

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To assess the patient's vital signs

Question 21

How should a pressure bandage be applied?

Accepted Answer

Firmly enough to stop bleeding without cutting off circulation

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Loosely enough to allow blood to flow

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As tightly as possible

Question 22

A patient has a deep wound on their arm, and blood is spurting out in a rhythmic pattern. What type of bleeding is this?

Accepted Answer

Arterial bleeding

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Internal bleeding

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Venous bleeding

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Capillary bleeding

Question 23

You are providing first aid to a person with a nosebleed. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Have the person sit upright and lean forward

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Tilt the person's head back

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Pack the nostrils with gauze

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Apply direct pressure to the bridge of the nose

Question 24

Which of the following is the most effective way to control bleeding from a wound?

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure to the wound

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Apply a tourniquet

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Apply cold compresses

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Elevate the injured limb

Question 25

You are controlling bleeding from a wound on a person's leg. What should you do if the bleeding does not stop after applying direct pressure?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure to a pressure point

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Remove the dressing and apply a new one

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Use a tourniquet

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Call an ambulance immediately

Question 26

Which of the following is a pressure point used to control bleeding from the arm?

Accepted Answer

Brachial artery

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Radial artery

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Femoral artery

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Carotid artery

Question 27

You are providing first aid to a person with severe bleeding. What is the most important thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Control the bleeding

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Call an ambulance

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Check for other injuries

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Comfort the person

Question 28

A patient has a deep laceration on their leg, and you have applied direct pressure to control the bleeding. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Elevate the injured leg

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Leave the wound open to air

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Apply a tourniquet

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Remove the dressing and re-apply pressure

Question 29

Why is it important to control bleeding promptly?

Accepted Answer

To prevent further injury and promote healing

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To reduce the risk of infection

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To minimize pain

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To make the wound easier to clean

Question 30

You have controlled bleeding from a deep wound on a person's arm and applied a dressing. What should you do next?

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Immobilize the injured arm

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Remove the dressing and re-apply pressure

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Give the person pain medication

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Transport the person to the hospital

Question 31

Which of the following should you NEVER do when controlling bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Remove any embedded objects from the wound

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Elevate the injured limb

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Use a pressure point

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Apply direct pressure to the wound