After bleeding stops, the recommended action in first aid is to apply a bandage.

After bleeding stops, the recommended action in first aid is to apply a bandage.

• A. apply pressure
• B. apply bandage
• C. apply tourniquet
• D. elevate injured limb

Answer: (B)

After bleeding has stopped, the priority is to protect the wound and keep the clot intact. Wrapping a clean dressing with a bandage secures the dressing, keeps out dirt, and helps prevent the wound from reopening while monitoring for any renewed bleeding. Direct pressure is used to stop active bleeding; once that has ceased, extra pressure isn’t necessary and can cause discomfort. A tourniquet is reserved for life-threatening, uncontrollable bleeding, not for a wound that has already stopped bleeding. Elevating the limb can help with swelling, but bandaging the wound is the key immediate step to protect healing.

After bleeding has stopped, the priority is to protect the wound and keep the clot intact. Wrapping a clean dressing with a bandage secures the dressing, keeps out dirt, and helps prevent the wound from reopening while monitoring for any renewed bleeding. Direct pressure is used to stop active bleeding; once that has ceased, extra pressure isn’t necessary and can cause discomfort. A tourniquet is reserved for life-threatening, uncontrollable bleeding, not for a wound that has already stopped bleeding. Elevating the limb can help with swelling, but bandaging the wound is the key immediate step to protect healing.