Question

question 17 (mandatory) (1 point) listen latosha was using an electric saw and got her fingertip too close to the blade. she severed the tip and the finger bled heavily. besides stopping the bleeding, what should she do? wrap the fingertip and seek medical help. gently clean the amputated part with water, cover the area in a moist gauze wrap, seek medical attention. soak the fingertip in warm water and do not seek medical help. question 18 (mandatory) (1 point)

Explanation:

In a situation where a fingertip is severed (amputation - like injury), after stopping bleeding, the standard first - aid and medical protocol is to wrap the injured area (and potentially the amputated part, though the main focus here is the injured finger) and seek immediate medical attention. Soaking in warm water or not seeking medical help is incorrect. Cleaning the amputated part with water and using moist gauze is not the primary action after stopping bleeding; the key is to get professional medical care. So the correct action is to wrap the fingertip and seek medical help.

Answer:

Wrap the fingertip and seek medical help. (The option corresponding to this action in the question's options list)