Which of the following is the initial intervention for a male client with external bleeding?
a. Elevation of the extremity
b. Pressure point control
c. Direct pressure
d. Application of a tourniquet
Answer C. Applying direct pressure to an injury is the initial step in controlling bleeding.
For severe or arterial bleeding, pressure point control can be used.
Pressure points are those areas where large blood vessels can be compressed against bone: femoral, brachial, facial, carotid, and temporal artery sites.
Elevation reduces the force of flow, but direct pressure is the first step.
A tourniquet may further damage the injured extremity and should be avoided unless all other measures have failed.
a. Elevation of the extremity
b. Pressure point control
c. Direct pressure
d. Application of a tourniquet
Answer C. Applying direct pressure to an injury is the initial step in controlling bleeding.
For severe or arterial bleeding, pressure point control can be used.
Pressure points are those areas where large blood vessels can be compressed against bone: femoral, brachial, facial, carotid, and temporal artery sites.
Elevation reduces the force of flow, but direct pressure is the first step.
A tourniquet may further damage the injured extremity and should be avoided unless all other measures have failed.