You arrive at the scene of an incident. The emergency services have already been called. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound, but their leg’s not broken. What could you do to help them?
- A Dab the wound to stop the bleeding
- B Give them some painkiller tablets
- C Apply firm pressure to the wound
- D Fetch them a warm drink
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 stuck in the wound, you should leave it in place and build up padding on either side, making sure you do not press on the object.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Dab the wound to stop the bleeding — Dabbing lifts off the clot each time it starts to form.
- B
- Give them some painkiller tablets — Giving medication is not yours to do, and it delays treatment.
- D
- Fetch them a warm drink — A warm drink delays surgery and stops no 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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