A 28 year old man cut himself with a knife while slicing a rack of ribs. To control the patient's hemorrhage, the initial step is to:

a. Apply a tourniquet below the site
b. Immobilize the part
c. Apply direct pressure
d. Give topical antibiotic


Answer: c. Apply direct pressure

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a. Ibuprofen b. Clear liquids c. Biopsy d. Laxatives, enemas, and fasting

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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