Which term means applying pressure to stop bleeding?

• A. Analgesia
• B. Compression
• C. Cavity
• D. Benign

Answer: (B)

Applying pressure to stop bleeding is compression. By pressing on a bleeding wound with a clean cloth or dressing, you slow blood flow and help the blood to clot, which stops the bleed. This is a fundamental first aid action because controlling external bleeding early reduces blood loss and the risk of shock. The other terms don’t describe stopping bleeding: analgesia is pain relief, a cavity is a hollow space, and benign means not harmful. So compression is the correct term for this action. If bleeding continues after applying direct pressure, seek help and follow local first aid guidance.