Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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What should you do if a patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm?

  1. Tie a tourniquet above the injury

  2. Apply direct pressure

  3. Wash the wound with water

  4. Apply heat

The correct answer is: Apply direct pressure

When a patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, it is important to immediately apply direct pressure to the wound. This will help slow or stop the bleeding. Tying a tourniquet above the injury can restrict blood flow and potentially cause further damage. Washing the wound with water can also increase bleeding and applying heat can worsen the injury. Direct pressure is the most effective way to control bleeding and should be the first action taken in this situation.