When other methods have failed to stop the bleeding and the victim's life is in danger, the rescuer at the scene applies a tourniquet to a young woman's leg above the knee. It is essential that the rescuer:
a. never release the tourniquet.
b. wrap the tourniquet around the limb twice.
c. mark the patient with a "T."
d. leave the limb elevated.
A
A tourniquet must never be released once it is in place. All other options are enhancements to the procedure of the tourniquet application, but not essential.
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