Bandage Anatomy

Question 1

What causes maceration

Answer 1

Bandage is too wet

Question 2

Non adhering bandages help maintain a moist environment to promote healing. What are the two types of non-adhering primary bandages

Answer 2

1. Semi occlusive
2. Occlusive

Question 3

Non adhering primary bandages can be used in which phases

Answer 3

All phases

Question 4

What are three advantages of a non adhering primary bandage

Answer 4

1. Decreased pain
2. Increased epithelialization
3. Increased natural debridement

Question 5

What is the purpose of the secondary layer of a bandage

Answer 5

Padding and conformity

Question 6

What are two types of secondary layer bandage material

Answer 6

1. Cast padding
2. Roll Cotton

Question 7

Cast padding is easy to use, conforms well, and is less bulky. Roll cotton on the other hand has three additional advantages, what are they

Answer 7

1. Absorptive
2. Immobilizes
3. Compresses

Question 8

When applying the secondary layer of a bandage, what goes over the padding for stabilization

Answer 8

Conforming gauze (+/- compression)

Question 9

What are two types of tertiary bandage material

Answer 9

Adhesive (tape) or self adhesive (vet wrap)

Question 10

What are the different types of tape that can be used as a tertiary bandage layer

Answer 10

1. Porous (allows air transfer)
2. Elastikon (conforming)
3. White tape (non conforming)