Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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Despite direct pressure, a large laceration continues to spurt large amounts of bright red blood. You should:

Apply a tourniquet proximal to the injury until the bleeding stops
Apply pressure to the pulse point that is proximal to the injury
Elevate the extremity and apply a tight pressure dressing
Place additional dressings on the wound until the bleeding stops

The correct answer is: Apply a tourniquet proximal to the injury until the bleeding stops

In cases where direct pressure fails to control severe bleeding from a large laceration, applying a tourniquet proximal to the injury is the correct course of action. A tourniquet is used when other methods are ineffective, and it helps to completely stop the bleeding by restricting blood flow to the injured extremity. This is a critical intervention to prevent life-threatening blood loss in the patient. Remember to ensure the tourniquet is applied correctly and note the time it was placed as this information is crucial for further medical management by healthcare providers. Options B, C, and D are not the most appropriate actions in this scenario.