21.
Once you have tightened the tourniquet band of an improvised tourniquet,
you must:
a. Apply a field dressing over the rigid object.
b. Check the casualty's carotid pulse.
c.
Remove the rigid object and tie the tails in a non-slip knot.
d. Secure the rigid object so the tourniquet will not unwind.
22.
Once the tourniquet has been applied, should it be covered with a blanket,
poncho, or similar material?
a. Yes.
b. No.
23.
The casualty's forearm arm has suffered a complete amputated slightly above
the wrist. You have applied a tourniquet. How is the stump treated?
a. The stump is dressed and bandaged.
b. The stump is left exposed to facilitate drainage.
24.
After you have applied a tourniquet, you should write the
and the
____________
the tourniquet was applied on
letter
__
the casualty's
___________
.
25.
A casualty has internal bleeding in a limb. Which of the following should you do
a. Apply a tourniquet to the limb.
b. Apply pressure to the limb using elastic roller bandages to form a spiral wrap.
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