Accidents and First Aid

For heavy bleeding from a casualty arm, the most effective action is…

Question image: For heavy bleeding from a casualty arm, the most effective action is…
  • A Just rinse it with cold water
  • Apply direct pressure and elevate the limb
  • C Apply ice for an hour
  • D Wait for it to clot on its own

Why this is the correct answer

Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or gauze and raise the affected limb above the heart if possible.

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