NREMT Paramedic

Answer: D - All of the measures above are acceptable to control or stop bleeding except plugging the wound with sterile dressing. Direct pressure and elevation (including pressure dressings) are good first steps. Avoid pressure or elevation of an area that has a fracture. Severe cases of bleeding may require the additional use of pressure points to control bleeding. Make sure you do not remove existing pressure dressings to see whether bleeding has stopped. Simply assess whether blood is soaking through the existing dressing.