Ch. 9a Hemorrhage

Question 1

Bleeding external - capillary

Answer 1

s/s : ooze, risk of infection
tx: disinfect, dressing, bandage

Question 2

Venous bleeding

Answer 2

s/s: profuse, dark ,risk shock
tx: direct pressure, dressing, O2, shock prevention

Question 3

arterial bleeding

Answer 3

s/s: spurting, bright red, risk shock

Question 4

important factors of bleeding control

Answer 4

firm pressure applied for a long time

Question 5

when to use a tourniquet

Answer 5

when hemorrhage is not controlled within 10 seconds

Question 6

what to do with tourniquet

Answer 6

apply proximal to injury
write time
do not cover

Question 7

tourniquets can’t be used in

Answer 7

groin and axilla areas
use wound packing

Question 8

cavity wound should ____ be packed

Answer 8

not

Question 9

neck, back wounds

Answer 9

should not be packed bc can compromise airway
pressure should be enough
can pack back outside cavity

Question 10

when to pack

Answer 10

urban setting
wilderness

Question 11

what to use as wound packing material

Answer 11

hemostatic gauze
plain roller gauze