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. What is another step that is essential for the rescuer to follow?
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
ANS: 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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