Group 10 · First aid · Question 16 of 51
In case of severe bleeding, you should:
Choose an answer to check yourself.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Apply a pressure bandage to the injured area and apply pressure at the arterial pressure point.
Explanation
Heavy bleeding quickly leads to major blood loss, so apply a tight pressure dressing to the injured area and press on the artery at its pressure point to cut off the blood flowing to the wound. A dressing alone will not stop such bleeding, and ash contaminates and infects the wound.