Question 15 of 30
A blood-soaked dressing on the arm indicates that bleeding has not yet been controlled. You should now:
A
Remove the dressing and check the wound.
B
Apply pressure to the femoral artery.
C
Place a clean dressing on top and apply more pressure.
D
Apply a tourniquet.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: Place a clean dressing on top and apply more pressure..
Removing a blood-soaked dressing disturbs the clot that is already forming, which can worsen bleeding. It is standard practice to add clean dressings on top and maintain constant, firm pressure.