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ARC RTE (American Red Cross Responding to
Emergencies) First Aid Newest Exam
2025/2026||Questions And Answers
RATCHETING TOURNIQUET - ANSWER-1. There is a
pediatric version of a ratcheting tourniquet, which is
designed for the smaller limb size of young children. 2.
Remember, position the tourniquet at least 2 to 3 inches
above the wound on the side closest to the heart. Do not
place a tourniquet directly on the wound or a joint!
3. When using a ratcheting tourniquet, think PULL-LIFT.
- PULL tight on the loop to tighten the strap as tight as
possible around the arm or leg.
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- LIFT the buckle to tighten the tourniquet. Keep lifting up
on the buckle until the bleeding stops or you cannot lift it
up anymore. Ratcheting tourniquets are self-securing.
Remember, you can apply a second tourniquet if you've
tightened the tourniquet as much as you can but the
bleeding hasn't stopped. Apply the second tourniquet
above the first, closer to the heart.
Also, remember, once you have applied a tourniquet, do
not loosen or remove it.
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WINDLASS ROD TOURNIQUET - ANSWER-1. Only use
a tourniquet for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or a
leg.
2. Position the tourniquet at least 2 to 3 inches ABOVE the
wound on the side closest to the heart. DO NOT PLACE
THE TOURNIQUET DIRECTLY ON THE WOUND OR ON
A JOINT
When using a windlass rod tourniquet, think PULL-TWIST-
CLIP. PULL the free end of the strap until the tourniquet is
as tight as possible around the arm or leg. TWIST the rod
until the bleeding stops or until you cannot twist the rod
anymore. CLIP the rod in place to prevent the rod from
untwisting and to keep the tourniquet tight.
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Do you use the same ratcheting tourniquet on children? -
ANSWER-No, There is a pediatric version of a ratcheting
tourniquet, which is designed for the smaller limb size of
young children.
When to apply direct pressure vs tourniquet - ANSWER--
Both: life-threatening bleeding from limb
- Direct pressure: Non life threatening bleeding
- Direct pressure: Life threatening bleeding on ABDOMEN
Emergency Action Steps - ANSWER-1. check
2. Call
3. Care
ARC RTE (American Red Cross Responding to
Emergencies) First Aid Newest Exam
2025/2026||Questions And Answers
RATCHETING TOURNIQUET - ANSWER-1. There is a
pediatric version of a ratcheting tourniquet, which is
designed for the smaller limb size of young children. 2.
Remember, position the tourniquet at least 2 to 3 inches
above the wound on the side closest to the heart. Do not
place a tourniquet directly on the wound or a joint!
3. When using a ratcheting tourniquet, think PULL-LIFT.
- PULL tight on the loop to tighten the strap as tight as
possible around the arm or leg.
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- LIFT the buckle to tighten the tourniquet. Keep lifting up
on the buckle until the bleeding stops or you cannot lift it
up anymore. Ratcheting tourniquets are self-securing.
Remember, you can apply a second tourniquet if you've
tightened the tourniquet as much as you can but the
bleeding hasn't stopped. Apply the second tourniquet
above the first, closer to the heart.
Also, remember, once you have applied a tourniquet, do
not loosen or remove it.
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WINDLASS ROD TOURNIQUET - ANSWER-1. Only use
a tourniquet for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or a
leg.
2. Position the tourniquet at least 2 to 3 inches ABOVE the
wound on the side closest to the heart. DO NOT PLACE
THE TOURNIQUET DIRECTLY ON THE WOUND OR ON
A JOINT
When using a windlass rod tourniquet, think PULL-TWIST-
CLIP. PULL the free end of the strap until the tourniquet is
as tight as possible around the arm or leg. TWIST the rod
until the bleeding stops or until you cannot twist the rod
anymore. CLIP the rod in place to prevent the rod from
untwisting and to keep the tourniquet tight.
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Do you use the same ratcheting tourniquet on children? -
ANSWER-No, There is a pediatric version of a ratcheting
tourniquet, which is designed for the smaller limb size of
young children.
When to apply direct pressure vs tourniquet - ANSWER--
Both: life-threatening bleeding from limb
- Direct pressure: Non life threatening bleeding
- Direct pressure: Life threatening bleeding on ABDOMEN
Emergency Action Steps - ANSWER-1. check
2. Call
3. Care
