Question

You are dispatched to a convenience store, where the clerk sustained a laceration to the side of his neck during a robbery attempt. During your assessment, you note bright red blood spurting from the laceration. You should: Select one: a. circumferentially wrap a dressing around his neck. b. apply direct pressure below the lacerated vessel. c. apply pressure to the closest arterial pressure point. d. apply direct pressure above and below the wound.

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that the best action to take would be to apply direct pressure above and below the wound. This is recommended by all medical professionals and slows down bleeding so that the individual does not bleed out and allows medical professionals to arrive and take according action.