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A)
The following are steps you take to control bleeding.

Choose all that apply

(1 point)
Responses

Cover the wound with sterile guaze.
Cover the wound with sterile guaze.

Remove blood soaked gauze and replace with clean gauze.
Remove blood soaked gauze and replace with clean gauze.

Apply steady pressure.
Apply steady pressure.

Hold the wounded body part below the level of the heart.

3 answers

To control bleeding effectively, you should take the following steps:

  1. Cover the wound with sterile gauze.
  2. Remove blood soaked gauze and replace with clean gauze.
  3. Apply steady pressure.
  4. Hold the wounded body part below the level of the heart.

All of these responses apply to controlling bleeding. It's crucial to maintain pressure and use clean materials to prevent infection and to manage the bleeding effectively.

Are you sure?

Yes, I can clarify the steps to control bleeding, which typically include:

  1. Cover the wound with sterile gauze. – This helps protect the wound from infection and absorb blood.
  2. Apply steady pressure. – Applying direct pressure helps to control bleeding by compressing the blood vessels.
  3. Remove blood-soaked gauze and replace with clean gauze. – If the gauze becomes saturated, it's important to remove it and replace it with fresh gauze while maintaining pressure.
  4. Hold the wounded body part below the level of the heart. – Elevating the body part above the heart can sometimes help reduce blood flow to the area, but this guideline may vary depending on the specific type of injury.

However, while holding the wounded body part below the heart is sometimes recommended for certain injuries, for others, elevating the injured area (keeping it above heart level) might be preferable.

If the context of the question or specific guidelines doesn’t suggest this practice, then you might want to follow those instructions.

In emergency first aid protocols, the main points are typically to cover the wound, apply pressure, and manage any soaked materials appropriately, while positioning the body part might depend on the injury type. If you're following a specific protocol or guideline, be sure to refer to that for the best practices.