Which Statement Shows That the EMT Understands the Use of a Tourniquet

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement shows that the EMT understands the use of a tourniquet in controlling bleeding?

• A) "A tourniquet should be applied tightly enough so that arterial blood flow distal to the tourniquet is completely stopped."
• B) "If the tourniquet appears to have stopped the bleeding, the EMT should loosen it slightly to allow a small amount of blood to perfuse the tissues."
• C) "If a blood pressure cuff is used as a tourniquet, the EMT should inflate it approximately 50 mmHg above the patient's systolic blood pressure."
• D) "Since arteries run close to the body's surface in a joint, the best place to apply a tourniquet is over the joint just above the site of hemorrhage."

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