17.
You and the casualty are not in danger from enemy fire. In which of the following
situations would you apply a tourniquet without first trying to control the bleeding
with a pressure dressing?
a. Severe bleeding from a wound on the leg.
b. Severe bleeding from a wound on the forearm.
c.
Amputation of the arm near the elbow.
d. Amputation of two or more toes.
18.
Which of the following is preferred for an improvised tourniquet band?
a. A wire that is 36 inches long.
b. A bootlace.
c.
A rubber band.
d. A muslin bandage folded into a cravat about three inches wide.
19.
Should padding be placed between the tourniquet band and the casualty's limb?
a. Yes.
b. No.
20.
Which one of the following statements gives a proper rule for tightening a
tourniquet?
a. A tourniquet should be loose enough so that you can slip two fingers under
the tourniquet band.
b. A tourniquet should be loose enough so that you can slip the tip of one finger
under the tourniquet band.
c.
A tourniquet is to be tightened until the bright red bleeding has stopped;
darker blood oozing from the wound can be ignored.
d. A tourniquet is to be tightened until both the bright red bleeding and the
darker venous bleeding have stopped completely.
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