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Question 3812

For an injured motorcyclist bleeding from the nose, the correct action is...

  1. lay them on their back so they stop bleeding.
  2. never plug the bleeding.
  3. remove their helmet to plug the bleeding.
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Correct answer: never plug the bleeding.

Blood coming from an injured motorcyclist's nose may be due to a skull fracture, so never plug their nose. Don't remove their helmet or roll them onto their back either, because moving their head and neck can make their injuries worse. Monitor whether they are conscious and breathing, and call 112.

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