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?
- Give the victim water to drink.
- Apply direct pressure to the bleeding wound using a clean dressing or cloth.
- Elevate the head and perform CPR immediately.
- 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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