TraumaQuestion 44 of 100
When applying a commercial tourniquet, you should tighten it until:
a.It feels snug but bleeding continues slowly
b.The bright red bleeding stops and the distal pulse is eliminated
c.It is loose enough to slip a hand under
d.Only venous oozing remains
Explanation
A tourniquet must be tightened enough to stop arterial bleeding, which also eliminates the distal pulse. A tourniquet that only slows bleeding can worsen blood loss.
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