A 37 year old male has a sharp piece of wood impaled in his neck. The open neck wound is bleeding heavily. According to the text, you should FIRST:

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Applying direct pressure to a wound with a gloved finger is a standard first aid practice for controlling bleeding, especially when the wound is caused by an impalement, as removing the object could cause more damage or increase bleeding. Applying pressure to both carotid arteries (choice A) could restrict blood flow to the brain, and removing the penetrating object (choice D) is generally not advised in a first aid situation due to the risk of causing further injury or increasing bleeding. Covering the wound with a dressing without applying pressure (choice C) may not effectively control heavy bleeding.

A 37 Year Old Male Has a Sharp Piece of Wood