In the bleeding control sequence, which step comes third?

In the bleeding control sequence, which step comes third?

• A. Raise above heart level
• B. Pressure
• C. Direct pressure
• D. Turniquet

Answer: (A)

The third step in this bleeding-control sequence is raising the injured limb above heart level. After you apply direct pressure to the wound to start stopping the bleed, lifting the limb helps reduce blood flow to the area by using gravity, which makes it easier for a clot to form and for the dressing to stay in place. Elevation buys time while you continue to manage the wound and monitor for continued bleeding. It comes after the initial direct pressure but before more drastic measures like a tourniquet, which is reserved for when bleeding cannot be controlled by the earlier steps.

The third step in this bleeding-control sequence is raising the injured limb above heart level. After you apply direct pressure to the wound to start stopping the bleed, lifting the limb helps reduce blood flow to the area by using gravity, which makes it easier for a clot to form and for the dressing to stay in place. Elevation buys time while you continue to manage the wound and monitor for continued bleeding. It comes after the initial direct pressure but before more drastic measures like a tourniquet, which is reserved for when bleeding cannot be controlled by the earlier steps.