First Aid Certification Exam

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A person has a deep cut on their forearm that is bleeding profusely. You have applied direct pressure with a clean cloth, but the blood is soaking through the dressing. What is the most appropriate next step?

Remove the soaked dressing and apply a new one. Apply a tourniquet immediately above the elbow. Add another cloth or dressing on top of the first one and continue to apply pressure. Wash the wound with soap and water to prevent infection.

Correct Answer:

Add another cloth or dressing on top of the first one and continue to apply pressure.

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