COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Tissue Trauma

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

While treating a tissue injury with a tourniquet, which of the following is a major concern when it is removed?

Clot formation
Clot dislodging
Both A and B
Neither A nor B

Explanation

Answer - B - The purpose of tourniquets in tissue injuries is to slow the flow of blood and promote clotting to occur. When the tourniquet is removed, it is important to be aware that clots can dislodge. If they dislodge, they can travel to the heart, causing an MI, or brain, causing a stroke. When tourniquets are placed, they should not be removed unless under appropriate provider care.

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

222 votes

You are attempting to gather information from a patient, but they are having a hard time trying to communicate since they were hit in the throat by a baseball bat. What is the function of the vocal cords? NREMT Advanced EMT
210 votes

An 8-year-old boy named Albert has a 10-year-old brother named Benny. Benny joins the service at 20 leaving Albert feeling bitter that he no longer has a brother to look up to. After 7 years, Albert is finally ready to make up with Benny who has been out of the service for 5 years. How old is Albert now? GED Exam Prep: Math
201 votes

Using motivation from ‘within’ is called ______________. CPCE Exam Prep
188 votes

The lymphatic system contains four organs: Medical Coding Exam Prep
130 votes

“A set of specialized organizational capabilities for providing value to customers in the form of services” is the official definition of: IT Service Management Foundation Practice Test

COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz