You Are Called for an Alert and Oriented Female Who

Multiple Choice

You are called for an alert and oriented female who had a cesarean section several days ago. Today she bent over and tore the surgical incision open. There is a moderate amount of bleeding coming from the site. What should the EMT do to control the bleeding?

A) Place a saline-soaked bandage over the top of the incision.
B) Administer supplemental oxygen.
C) Apply a large dressing over the incision.
D) Pack sterile gauze dressings into the incision.