NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FIRST AID
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Bend the extremity at the nearest joint.
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Position the victim on his or her side.
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Apply a tourniquet.
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Apply direct pressure.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Cover the wound with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. Press on it firmly with the palm of your hand until bleeding stops.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Bleeding from most injuries can be stopped by applying direct pressure to the injury. This keeps from cutting off the blood supply to the affected limb.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Elevate the wound above the heart and apply firm pressure with a clean compress (such as a clean, heavy gauze pad, washcloth, T-shirt, or sock) directly on the wound.