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You are caring for a person that has a severe laceration to his leg. Direct pressure with a bandage has not stopped heavy, bright red bleeding from the wound. Your next step for controlling the bleeding is applying: a. A bandage.b. Direct pressure. c. A tourniquet.d. An occlusive dressing.

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You are caring for a person that has a severe laceration to his leg. Direct pressure with a bandage has not stopped heavy, bright red bleeding from the wound. Your next step for controlling the bleeding is applying: a. A bandage.b. Direct pressure. c. A tourniquet.d. An occlusive dressing.

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c. A tourniquet.

If direct pressure with a bandage is not enough to stop heavy bleeding, the next step is to apply a tourniquet. A tourniquet is a device that is used to apply pressure to a limb or extremity in order to limit – but not stop – the flow of blood. It can be used in emergency situations to control bleeding until professional medical help can be obtained.

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