Tourniquets:

A) are applied proximately and as close to the bleeding wound as possible.
B) should be applied distal to the elbow or knee.
C) should be applied to the proximal arterial pulse points.
D) are best covered with bandages or clothes to help stop the bleeding.


Answer: A

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