Bleeding

Question 0

What is another name for bleeding?

Answer 0

Hemorrhage

Question 1

What are the three types of bleeding?

Answer 1

• Arterial
• Venous
• Capillary

Question 2

Characteristics of arterial bleeding?

Answer 2

• Comes from an artery
• Is bright red
• Gushes forth in jets or spurts synchronized with victims pulse

Question 3

Characteristics of venous bleeding?

Answer 3

• Comes from a vein
• Is dark red
• Comes in steady flow

Question 4

Characteristics of capillary bleeding?

Answer 4

• Comes from damaged capillaries
• Is bright red
• Oozes from the wound

Question 5

What are the steps of treating a bleeding wound?

Answer 5

1. Bandage application
2. Pressure
3. Elevate injured area
4. Pressure points
5. Repeat as necessary
6. Tourniquet (last resort only)

Question 6

What are the steps in applying a tourniquet?

Answer 6

1. Place 2-3 inches above wound
2. Wrap around limb twice and secure in place
3. Attach a note to victim with location of tourniquet and time it was applied
4. Do NOT loosen tourniquet
5. Continue to treat for shock and obtain medical attention