Question

Why is it necessary to make a pressure bandage for a bleeding injury?
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Responses

to cover the wound so it does not get contaminated
to cover the wound so it does not get contaminated

to create a barrier so the blood does not infect the rescuer
to create a barrier so the blood does not infect the rescuer

to help stop the bleeding by applying continuous pressure
to help stop the bleeding by applying continuous pressure

to cover up the would so the victim cannot look at it and go in to shock
to cover up the would so the victim cannot look at it and go in to shock
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Answer 1

to help stop the bleeding by applying continuous pressure

Applying continuous pressure compresses blood vessels and helps control hemorrhage until further care is available.