Which of the following lists the three methods to stop bleeding by pressure?

• A. Direct pressure, constricting band, pressure point
• B. Direct pressure only
• C. Tourniquet and elevating only
• D. Bandages and ointments

Answer: (A)

Focusing on stopping bleeding by applying pressure, three approaches work together: press directly on the wound to squeeze the vessels and promote clotting; use a constricting band around the limb above the wound to further reduce blood flow when direct pressure isn’t enough; and apply pressure at specific arterial points where an artery lies close to the surface to temporarily decrease blood flow to the area. Together, these methods address bleeding by physically compressing vessels or cutting off arterial supply, giving the body a chance to form a clot and seal the wound. The other options don’t cover all the pressure-based strategies: relying on direct pressure alone may fail if bleeding is heavy; elevating doesn’t apply pressure; and bandages and ointments don’t stop heavy bleeding through pressure, while a tourniquet is encompassed by the constricting band concept.