Life-threatening bleeding is characterized by which of the following? Select 2 answers.

A. Spurting

B. Trickling

C. Oozing

D. Flowing continuously

E. Dripping

Answer

✅ A. Spurting

✅ D. Flowing continuously

Explanation

Life-threatening bleeding involves rapid, uncontrolled blood loss that can quickly lead to shock or death if not managed.

1. Spurting (A):

This usually indicates arterial bleeding, where blood is being pumped directly from the heart through damaged arteries. It spurts with each heartbeat and is very dangerous.

2. Flowing continuously (D):

This indicates severe venous or arterial bleeding. The blood doesn't stop or slow down, making it a critical emergency.

Other options like:

suggest minor bleeding, often from capillaries or small cuts, and are not immediately life-threatening.