When should you use a tourniquet?, When the wound is small, When the patient feels pain, When bleeding is severe and does not stop with direct pressure, Whenever a patient has a wound, Where can you apply a tourniquet?, Only directly on the skin, Only over thin clothing, Only below the wound, Over clothing or directly on the skin, What should you do before applying a tourniquet over clothing?, Remove any objects from the patient's pockets, Wash the wound, Give the patient water, Loosen the patient's shoes, How tight should the tourniquet be before tightening the windlass?, Loose enough to fit three fingers underneath, Tight enough that you cannot fit three fingers underneath, Tight enough to cause mild discomfort only, Loose enough to move around the limb, In which direction should you place the tourniquet on the limb?, As close to the foot or hand as possible, Directly over the wound in every case, Above the wound or as high on the limb as possible if you cannot identify where the bleeding comes from, Below the wound, leaving plenty of space, What should you do with the windlass?, Turn it until the bleeding stops or you can no longer feel a pulse below the tourniquet, Turn it once and secure it immediately, Turn it until the patient says the pain has stopped, Avoid turning it too tightly, What should you check after tightening the tourniquet?, Whether the patient can move their toes, Whether the bleeding has stopped or a distal pulse is absent, Whether the patient can stand up, Whether the wound has changed colour, What should you do after securing the windlass?, Cover the tourniquet completely, Remove the tourniquet and check the wound, Record the application time and arrange emergency medical care, Wait ten minutes before calling for help

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