British Columbia CORE Hunting Practice Exam

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How can you identify an injured artery?

Blood oozes slowly from a wound
Blood goes out in spurts
Blood does not flow at all
Blood is dark and thick

The correct answer is: Blood goes out in spurts

Blood that exits the body in spurts is characteristic of an injured artery. When an artery is severed or damaged, the high pressure within arterial blood flow causes blood to be expelled rapidly and rhythmically, creating a spurt with each heartbeat. This is distinct from the flow of blood from a vein, which typically oozes more slowly and steadily due to lower pressure. In contrast, blood oozing slowly from a wound generally indicates a venous injury, where the blood flows in a more continuous stream without the spurting action. When blood does not flow at all, it may suggest that the injury is not serious or that the artery is still intact, potentially indicating a closed wound. Dark and thick blood is often associated with venous blood, which is lower in oxygen content compared to arterial blood, which is bright red and oxygen-rich. Thus, the presence of spurting blood is a key indicator of arterial injury, distinguishing it from other types of bleeding.