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Question 1800

What must you do if an injured person has a bleeding wound on their arm?

  1. Give them a painkiller to relieve the pain.
  2. Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding and raise the arm.
  3. Immobilize the arm so it cannot move.
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Correct answer: Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding and raise the arm.

To control the bleeding, press on the wound with a dressing or clean cloth. You may raise the arm if the injuries allow it, without forcing it if there is deformity or severe pain.

Manual IX — Primeros Auxilios, edición 2026 · SAMUR-Protección Civil — Guía de Primeros Auxilios · MedlinePlus — Sangrado