Question

question 7
how much pressure should be applied to control life - threatening bleeding?
○ just enough to cover the wound.
○ light, steady pressure.
○ as much as you would apply with a blood pressure cuff.
○ minimal pressure to avoid pain.
question 8
when using direct pressure to control bleeding, you should:
○ stack multiple gauze pads on top of the wound.
○ remove soaked dressings immediately.
○ replace the dressing only if the bleeding soaks through.
○ apply only one dressing and not touch it afterward.

Explanation:

Question 7

When dealing with life - threatening bleeding, light, steady pressure is not sufficient. Just enough to cover the wound or minimal pressure to avoid pain will not stop the bleeding. Applying as much pressure as with a blood - pressure cuff is an incorrect analogy. Light, steady pressure is the standard approach for non - life - threatening bleeding, but for life - threatening bleeding, we need to apply pressure in a way that is firm but not as extreme as some wrong analogies. However, among the options given, "Light, steady pressure" is the most appropriate as it is the standard first - aid principle for controlling bleeding (even though in some cases of severe bleeding, additional measures like elevation etc. may be needed, but in terms of the pressure application conceptually, this is the right one among the options).

Stacking multiple gauze pads on top of the wound is not the best practice as it can disrupt the clotting process if removed. Removing soaked dressings immediately can disturb the clot that may be forming. Applying only one dressing and not touching it afterward is too rigid. Replacing the dressing only if the bleeding soaks through is a more appropriate approach as it allows the initial clotting process to work while still being able to manage excessive bleeding.

Answer:

Light, steady pressure.

Question 8