Which of the following best justifies the decision to seek medical for a bleeding wound? a. pressure is applied to the wound but it still bleeds after 20 minutes. b. the wound is more than an inch long. c. a bruise about the size of a dime appears. d. a bandage is applied to the wound and it stops bleeding.

A. Pressure is applied to the wound but it still bleeds after 20 minutes.

Explanation:

In simple wounds, such as a cut or scratch, the first step should be to wash the wound and the surrounding skin to remove as many bacteria and viruses as possible, preventing the development of an infection. This washing can be done with saline solution, but also with water and neutral pH soap. These wounds don't usually bleed so they are usually treated at home, no problem. However, bleeding wounds should be treated by a doctor. If you apply pressure to the wound for 20 minutes and the bleeding does not stop, the victim should be taken to the hospital. Although washing is also indicated, it should generally be done with saline and sterile material and, therefore, it is very important to go to the hospital. However, if the wound is very dirty, you can pour a little serum to remove the dirt before going to the hospital.