Perform First Aid for Bleeding of an Extremity Exercises
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&scoringAreas=6& &label0=Uncovered the wound.& &label1=Applied a field dressing.& &label2=Applied manual pressure and elevate the arm or leg, if necessary.& &label3=Applied a pressure dressing, if necessary.& &label4=Applied a tourniquet, if necessary.& &label5=Performed steps 1 through 5, as necessary, in sequence.& &nogo0=Failure to uncover the wound could result in dirt and other contaminates entering the wound and causing further medical complications. Remember, if you are operating in a chemically contaminated area, you do not uncover the wound.& &nogo1=Failure to complete this step correctly can cause the wound to bleed unnecessarily. The sterile side of the field dressing should be placed directly on top of the wound and the tied knot should be placed to one side of the dressing.& &nogo2=Failure to apply manual pressure to the bleeding wound can cause further bleeding, thus placing the injured soldier’s life in jeopardy. The manual pressure should be applied for a period of 5 to 10 minutes.& &nogo3=Failure to apply a pressure dressing correctly can result in unnecessary bleeding. The pressure dressing should be applied directly over the field dressing and the securing knot should be located directly on top of the field dressing.& &nogo4=Applying a tourniquet to a bleeding extremity is a critical task. If the tourniquet is applied incorrectly, further damage may result to the extremity and may endanger the life of the wounded soldier or leave medical personnel with no other course of action but to amputate the injured limb.& &nogo5=The five steps of applying first aid to a bleeding wound on an extremity are to be performed in sequence, unless the amount of bleeding mandates the immediate application of a tourniquet. Failure to follow these steps in proper sequence may cause unnecessary bleeding and the delay in getting the wounded soldier to qualified medical personnel.& &gotext=You have completed this exercise correctly. Click the Options button, select Exit and then select another task.& &nogotext=You did not complete this exercise successfully. Click the Options button, select Exit, and then select Perform First Aid for Bleeding of an Extremity to review this material.&