Practice question

At a crash scene where a victim is bleeding heavily from an arterial wound on their leg, what is the correct immediate first aid action the officer should take while waiting for paramedics?

  1. Give the victim water to drink.
  2. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding wound using a clean dressing or cloth.
  3. Elevate the head and perform CPR immediately.
  4. Wash the wound with gasoline to sterilize it.

Answer: B — Apply direct pressure to the bleeding wound using a clean dressing or cloth.

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