TraumaQuestion 56 of 100
Bright red blood that spurts from a wound in time with the pulse indicates:
a.Venous bleeding
b.Arterial bleeding
c.Capillary bleeding
d.Minor bleeding that will stop on its own
Explanation
Spurting, bright red blood synchronized with the heartbeat is arterial bleeding, which is the most serious and rapid. It requires immediate control with direct pressure and possibly a tourniquet.
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