Module 3: Control of External Hemorrhage | Practice Questions,
Answers & Detailed Rationales | Trauma Exam Prep
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, ATLS 11 Module 3: Control of External
Exsanguinating Hemorrhage | Practice Questions,
Answers & Detailed Rationales | Trauma Exam
Prep
Question 1
What is the correct order of steps for external bleeding control?
a) Tourniquet, pressure, packing
b) Pressure, packing, tourniquet
c) Packing, pressure, tourniquet
d) Tourniquet, packing, pressure
e) Pressure, tourniquet, packing
Answer: b) Pressure, packing, tourniquet
Rationale: The correct sequence for external bleeding control is:
(1) Apply direct pressure, (2) Pack the wound if pressure alone is
insufficient, (3) Apply a tourniquet as a last resort. This follows the
principle of escalating intervention—starting with the least
invasive method and progressing to more aggressive measures if
bleeding continues.