Question

what action provides proper care to an individual who is actively bleeding while you wait for emergency medical care to arrive? if there is a protruding object leave it in place removing any gauze that has been bled through and replacing it with new gauze keep the area that is bleeding at a low level to reduce the amount of blood be careful not to push too hard on area as it can cause unnecessary pain

Explanation:

When dealing with an actively - bleeding individual while waiting for emergency medical care:

• Removing gauze that has been bled through is incorrect. You should add more gauze on top rather than removing the old one as removing it can disrupt the clotting process.
• Keeping the bleeding area at a low level is wrong. Elevating the bleeding area (if possible, above the heart) can help reduce blood flow to the area and slow bleeding.
• Not pushing hard enough may not be effective in applying pressure to stop the bleeding. Firm pressure is often needed to compress blood vessels and stop the flow of blood.
• If there is a protruding object, leaving it in place is correct. Removing a protruding object can cause more damage and increase bleeding as it may have been acting as a partial plug in the wound.

Answer:

If there is a protruding object leave it in place.