Question 20 of 30
When giving care for external bleeding, what should you do first?
A
A) Apply direct pressure
B
B) Elevate the limb
C
C) Apply a tourniquet
D
D) Call for help
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Apply direct pressure.
When managing external bleeding, the immediate action is to apply direct pressure to the wound to control blood loss.