Group 10 · First aid · Question 22 of 51
If internal abdominal bleeding is suspected, first aid requires you to:
Choose an answer to check yourself.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Lay the injured person down and apply a cold compress to the injured area.
Explanation
With suspected internal abdominal bleeding, lay the person down and put a cold compress on the injured area: cold narrows the vessels and slows the bleeding. Heat increases it, a tight bandage does not stop internal bleeding, and the person should not be given fluids.

