Which of the following indicates a circular bandage may be too tight?

• A. the fingers turning pale
• B. the hand turning blue
• C. the wound bleeding heavily
• D. victim's fingers are tingling

Answer: (D)

When a circular bandage is wrapped too tightly, it can press on nerves and restrict blood flow to the fingers. The best sign here is fingers tingling, which shows nerve compression from an overly tight wrap. Pale fingertips or a blue tint can indicate reduced blood flow, but tingling specifically signals the bandage is too tight and needs to be loosened. Wound bleeding heavily speaks to the wound itself, not the tightness of the bandage. If tingling occurs, loosen or remove the bandage and recheck circulation; rewrap more loosely once sensation and color return to normal.