How does blood flowing from a cut artery appear?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — bright red and in spurts
Arterial bleeding carries oxygenated blood directly from the heart under high pressure, resulting in a distinct bright red color and a pulsating, spurting flow synchronized with heartbeats. Immediate direct pressure is required to manage this life-threatening trauma aboard vessels.
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