First Aid & CPR Practice · Question
Avoid applying a tourniquet:
Don't place over joints — apply 5–7 cm above the wound on a single bone if possible.
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Question: Avoid applying a tourniquet:
Answer options: ✅ Directly over a joint
- High on a limb
- Tightly on a thigh
- On the upper arm
Correct answer: Directly over a joint
Explanation: Don't place over joints — apply 5–7 cm above the wound on a single bone if possible.
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