You arrive at the scene of an incident. A casualty has an injured arm that's bleeding heavily. What could you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive?
- A Remove clothing around the wound
- B Dab the wound
- C Get them a drink
- D Try to stem the flow of blood
Why this is the answer
You should first protect yourself from exposure to blood - many first-aid kits contain surgical gloves. To stem the flow of blood, you should apply firm pressure over the wound. If there's an object in the wound, you'll need to build up padding on either side and make sure you do not press on the object.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Remove clothing around the wound — Clothing can be moved aside, and stripping a wound wastes the seconds that matter.
- B
- Dab the wound — Dabbing disturbs the clot that is trying to form.
- C
- Get them a drink — A drink delays surgery and does nothing about the bleeding.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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