FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY

FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first aid for a bleeding cut is to (after washing):
A
apply neosporin
B
put a band aid on it
C
wrap the cut in sterile gauze
D
apply direct pressure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stop bleeding by putting pressure on the area with a tissue, gauze pad, or clean cloth. The bleeding should stop after a few minutes. If the blood soaks through the gauze or cloth, add more gauze or another cloth and apply more pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Apply direct pressure on the cut or wound with a clean cloth, tissue, or piece of gauze until bleeding stops. If blood soaks through the material, don’t remove it. Put more cloth or gauze on top of it and continue to apply pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Apply continuous pressure with both hands directly on top of the bleeding wound. Push down as hard as you can. Hold pressure to stop bleeding. Continue pressure until relieved by medical responders.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stop the bleeding. Clean the wound. Use an antibiotic ointment. Cover the wound. Change the dressing. Get stitches for deep wounds. Watch for signs of infection. Get a tetanus shot.

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