Which of the following is a principle that should be used when considering application of a tourniquet to control bleeding?
A) A tourniquet should be used for severe bleeding that cannot be controlled by any other means.
B) Every 15 minutes, the tourniquet will need to be removed for 5 minutes, then reapplied.
C) A narrow, nonelastic material is best for generating the pressure needed to stop bleeding.
D) A blood pressure cuff used as a tourniquet will maintain its pressure if it has been properly applied.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using a tourniquet should always be a last resort when all other methods to control bleeding have failed. Tourniquets can cause serious complications and should only be used in life-threatening situations. Options B, C, and D are not correct principles for tourniquet use. Tourniquets should never be removed and reapplied as this can worsen bleeding, a wide and elastic material is better for creating pressure, and a blood pressure cuff is not recommended as a tourniquet due to the risk of uneven pressure distribution.

Which of the Following Is a Principle That Should Be