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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

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All of the statements below are true of stopping external bleeding except one. Which of the following is not true of stopping external bleeding?
  1. Apply a clean dressings and firm pressure
  2. Apply pressure until bleeding is controlled
  3. Remove dressings to view wound and be sure bleeding has stopped
  4. Secure dressings in place with a bandage to create a pressure dressing
Explanation
Answer: C - All of the statements above are true when attempting to control or stop bleeding except dressings should never be removed in order to assess whether bleeding has stopped. This can cause bleeding to resume if the clot that has formed is moved. Assess whether blood is soaking through the existing dressing to determine whether bleeding has stopped. If bleeding is continuing, add additional dressing above the existing pressure dressing to create greater pressure.
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