Cuts and Bleeding

What’s inside

• After ensuring the scene is safe, what should generally be done first for a heavily bleeding cut?
• The blood components that help form a clot at a cut are called [____].
• Match each bleeding situation with the most appropriate first-aid response.
• When is a tourniquet most appropriately considered for a cut?
• If blood soaks through the first dressing, you should place another dressing on top and continue [____].
• Match each first-aid item with its main purpose in treating cuts and bleeding.
• What is the safest action if a deep cut contains a piece of glass that is firmly embedded?
• A cut with widely separated edges may require medical [____] to close it properly.