Stop The Bleed

The primary focus of the STOP THE BLEED training is (a)  

• Treating common colds and flu
• Treating psychological trauma
• Treating minor cuts and bruises
• Treating massive bleeding (hemorrhage)

What is the purpose of the 'stop the bleed' campaign?

• To provide first aid for minor injuries

• To control bleeding and prevent death from hemorrhage

• To encourage regular exercise

• To promote healthy eating

What type of bleeding is the training concerned with?

• Massive arterial & venous hemorrhage

• Nosebleeds

• Minor cuts and scrapes

• Internal bleeding

What is the recommended time frame for a tourniquet to be applied before reaching definitive care?

• 4 hours

• 6 hours

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

What should you do if you cannot identify the site of bleeding?

• Apply a tourniquet 2 - 4 inches above the would tightly

• Use a band-aid

• Apply pressure with your hands

• Wait for medical professionals

What is the first step in applying a tourniquet?

• Write the time of application

• Turn the windlass

• Pull the tourniquet as tight as possible

• Loosen the tourniquet every 15 minutes

What is the purpose of the 'windlass' (winding piece) in a tourniquet?

• To make the tourniquet more comfortable

• To provide a mechanical advantage to stop blood flow

• To mark the time of application

• To loosen the tourniquet

What should you do after the bleeding has stopped with a tourniquet?

• Apply a second tourniquet

• Loosen the tourniquet

• Remove the tourniquet

• Securely lock the windlass in place

What is a key reason for the failure of makeshift tourniquets?

• They are too heavy

• They are not easily tightened like a tourniquet

• They are too colorful

• They are too expensive

What is the recommended action if you don't have a commercial tourniquet?

• Apply ice to the wound

• Wait for emergency services

• Use a piece of cloth no less than an inch in width

• Use a shoelace as a tourniquet