National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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A severed artery during a surgical procedure is best treated by?

Applying direct pressure
Administering an anticoagulant
Clamping with a hemostat
Elevating the limb

The correct answer is: Clamping with a hemostat

Clamping with a hemostat is the best way to treat a severed artery during a surgical procedure. This option addresses the immediate need to stop the bleeding by physically stopping the flow of blood through the artery. Applying direct pressure, administering an anticoagulant, and elevating the limb may only provide temporary relief and do not directly address the issue of the severed artery. In fact, elevating the limb may worsen the bleeding by increasing blood flow to the severed artery. Therefore, clamping with a hemostat is the most effective solution for controlling bleeding from a severed artery during surgery.