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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

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All of the statements below are true of using a tourniquet except one. Which of the following is not true of using a tourniquet?
  1. Tourniquets should only be used when you are certain that no other method has succeeded
  2. Tourniquets should be placed between the wound and the patient’s heart
  3. Tourniquets should be placed as close to the wound as possible without being on the wound’s edge
  4. Tourniquets should have a tourniquet pad placed over the site of the tourniquet
  5. Tourniquets should be tightened as much as possible to ensure bleeding stops
Explanation
Answer: E - All of the statements above are true of using a tourniquet except tourniquets should only be as tight as necessary to stop bleeding. Keep in mind that it is essential to record the time that a tourniquet is applied to a patient. Also, do not cover the area that has the tourniquet because this can cause more highly trained EMS personnel to overlook the tourniquet. The tourniquet should be used only as a last resort when all other bleeding control measures have completely failed.
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