HEMORRHAGE

Question 1

temporal artery

Answer 1

located on the side of the head above the ear; compression between the fingers and the facial bones can decrease bleeding in the forehead and scalp

Question 2

facial artery

Answer 2

pressure on the facial artery against the jawbone can control bleeding in the facial area

Question 3

carotid artery

Answer 3

compression of the carotid artery against the neck muscles is used only for severe bleeding in the head. Care must be taken to not compress both carotid arteries. Never use a pressure dressing around the neck

Question 4

subclavian artery

Answer 4

downward pressure between the fingers and the collarbone can decrease bleeding in the arm and shoulder

Question 5

brachial artery

Answer 5

compression of the artery against the humerus can control bleeding in the arm and hand

Question 6

radial artery

Answer 6

compression against the radius can control bleeding in the hand

Question 7

femoral artery

Answer 7

compression against the pelvic bone can control bleeding in the leg