You're waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the scene of an incident. A pedestrian's leg is bleeding heavily, but there's nothing embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?
- A Apply firm pressure to the wound
- B Dab the wound to stop the bleeding
- C Put the casualty into the recovery position
- D Wrap an ice pack near the wound
Why this is the answer
Before helping the pedestrian, you should protect yourself from contact with blood. If there's nothing embedded in the wound, you can stem the flow of blood by applying pressure to the wound area. As soon as practical, fasten a pad to the wound with a bandage or cloth.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Dab the wound to stop the bleeding — Dabbing disturbs the clot that is trying to form.
- C
- Put the casualty into the recovery position — The recovery position is for someone unconscious and breathing, not for a bleeding leg.
- D
- Wrap an ice pack near the wound — Cold slows the bleeding a little and does nothing to close the wound.
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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