Bandage Dressings

Question 1

First layer of bandaging?

Answer 1

directly contacts the wound

Question 2

Second layer of bandaging?

Answer 2

absorbs tissue fluid and pads the wound

Question 3

Tertiary layer of bandaging?

Answer 3

hold primary and secondary layers in place, provide pressure and keep inner layers protected

Question 4

Hydrogel Dressing?

Answer 4

have a large fluid content, which adds water to the wound bed. Designed for dry or necrotic wounds

Question 5

Hydrocolloid Dressing?

Answer 5

They can donate fluid to the wound and are useful in dry wounds. The dressing permits autolytic debridement by keeping the wound moist.

Question 6

Alginate Dressings?

Answer 6

Alginate dressings usually contain calcium and may also be combined with silver or honey. Indicated for exudative wounds, these dressings absorb wound exudate to form a gel on the wound surface.

Question 7

Most superficial