Title: Demonstrate bleeding control and care of shock.
Course: Emergency Medical Responder (14055-IV) > Section: Performing Clinical Behavior and Judgment Assessments

Demonstration should include

- application of direct pressure over the wound
- use of a tourniquet (commercial and/or improvised) to control life-threatening or uncontrolled bleeding
- performance of interventions to stabilize a patient showing signs and symptoms of shock.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When should direct pressure be applied?
- What interventions are used to stabilize a patient showing signs and symptoms of shock?
- When is use of a tourniquet appropriate?