In emergency situations, must you always touch a bleeding student?

In emergency situations, it may not be necessary to touch a bleeding student. This approach is based on several important considerations. First, the priority in any emergency is to ensure the safety of both the injured person and the responder. Touching the student could introduce further risks, such as infection if the responder is not equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment, or causing additional distress.

Furthermore, it’s critical to assess the situation before taking any physical action. If the bleeding can be controlled through other means, such as securing the area and calling for medical assistance, direct contact may not be needed. Additionally, emergency responders are trained to evaluate and stabilize a person’s condition without immediate physical interaction.

Therefore, the option that indicates it may not always be necessary to touch a bleeding student aligns with these principles of safety and appropriate emergency response protocols.