Major bleeding is described as which?

• A. Minor bleeding
• B. Visible wound
• C. Life-threatening hemorrhage
• D. Bleeding controlled with direct pressure

Answer: (C)

Major bleeding is described as life-threatening hemorrhage because the key issue is the potential for rapid blood loss to overwhelm circulation and lead to shock and death if not stopped quickly. It represents bleeding that requires immediate, aggressive control and rapid transport. By contrast, minor bleeding is small and usually controllable with basic first aid, a visible wound is just a description of the wound itself, and bleeding that’s already controlled with direct pressure means the active threat has been managed. In real situations, signs pointing to this being life-threatening include heavy or unstoppable bleeding, spurting blood, large blood loss, or manifestations of shock such as pale, cool skin and rapid pulse—promptly addressing these is critical.