Directive 4.19 Tourniquet Program

Question 1

According to Directive 4.19 Tourniquet Program, Position the tourniquet, Place the tourniquet around limb, approximately 2 inches (about two finger widths) ________? the wound but not over a joint whenever possible.

Answer 1

Above

Question 2

According to Directive 4.19 Tourniquet Program, True or False , Personnel will carry an approved Tourniquet as part of their uniform, however, use of tourniquet other than the one issued by the department is permissible to prevent loss of life in extreme circumstances.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

According to Directive 4.19 Tourniquet Program, In most hospital cases, prior to transport, a tourniquet should be applied.

Answer 3

FALSE: In most incidents , the availability of immediate medical care and/ or immediate transportation to trauma center should be considered prior to the use of a tourniquet.

Question 4

According to Directive 4.19 Tourniquet Program, True or false , Officers who applied a tourniquet will provide EMS with all necessary information including the time the tourniquet was applied.

Answer 4

TRUE