OFA Wound Care & Bleeding Control 2

Question 1

When applying a tourniquet on a limb, how far above the wound should it be placed?

Accepted Answer

2–3 inches (5–7 cm) above the wound

Answer

A tourniquet should be applied 2–3 inches above the wound to effectively stop arterial blood flow without unnecessary tissue damage.

Question 2

What is the correct action after a tourniquet has been applied to control severe limb bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Note the time of application and leave it in place until EMS arrives

Answer

Once applied, a tourniquet should not be removed in the field; document the exact time of application so medical personnel can manage ischemia risk.

Question 3

Which type of wound carries the highest risk of tetanus infection?

Accepted Answer

A deep puncture wound contaminated with soil

Answer

Deep puncture wounds contaminated with dirt or soil create anaerobic conditions ideal for Clostridium tetani, the bacteria that causes tetanus.

Question 4

An impaled object is found in a worker's thigh. What is the correct first-aid action?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the object in place with bulky dressings and do not remove it

Answer

Impaled objects should never be removed in the field; stabilizing them prevents further injury and helps control bleeding.

Question 5

What does 'capillary bleeding' typically look like?

Accepted Answer

Slow oozing of red blood from the wound surface

Answer

Capillary bleeding is characterized by slow oozing from the smallest blood vessels and is the easiest type to control with direct pressure.

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