Dressings + bandages

Question 1

dressings

Answer 1

Sterile materials applied to a wound

Question 2

Bandages

Answer 2

Materials used to hold dressings in place

Question 3

Rules for bandaging

Answer 3

Explain your actions + reassure patient
Patient is comfy
Support injury
Work in front of patient
Apply pressure
Don’t cover fingers/toes
Check circulation every 10 mins
Bandages run under natural hollows eg. neck

Question 4

Reef knot

Answer 4

Commonly used to secure bandages, when tied it doesn’t slip, is comfy + easy to untie

Question 5

Crepe bandage use

Answer 5

Supports sprains/strains

Question 6

Elasticated bandage use

Answer 6

Support sprains + strains, hold dressings in place + treat fractures

Question 7

Open-weave bandage use

Answer 7

Hold dressings in place, ventilation. Doesn’t apply pressure/support wounds

Question 8

Figure 8 bandage use

Answer 8

Restricts joint movement of the hand, elbow, knee + ankle

Question 9

How to apply a figure 8 bandage

Answer 9

Place gauze between the fingers/toes around the bony area/in hollow areas e.g. palm
Carry roller bandage up diagonally + around the joint
Wrap bandage around the limb above the joint with a circular wrap
Carry the roller bandage down + across the joint diagonally behind the fingers/toes + up diagonally across the joint behind the wrist/ankle + down diagonally to overlap the wrap
Continue up + down until the hand/foot
Apply circular wrap above the joint + secure with safety pin/tape
Check capillary refill

Question 10

Application of scalp bandage

Answer 10

Place the base of the bandage above the eyebrows, draped over the head
Wrap the ends of the bandage around the patient’s head + tuck the base over the ears
Cross the ends at the nape of the neck, carry to the front of their head + tie a reef knot
Tuck the remaining material under the knot
Support their head + draw down the point to tighten the bandage

Question 11

Application of bandages to a wound with an embedded object

Answer 11

Place dressing around the object
keep dressings in place + support object w/ unfolded bulky dressings over wound dressing
Secure in place with bandage avoiding pressure on the object
Elevate, arrange for transport + don’t let them eat/drink

Question 12

Arm sling

Answer 12

Raise injured arm + place the bandage with its base parallel to their body
Base should go further than their little finger
Pass bandage end under injured arm + over shoulder, around the neck to other shoulder
Bring the other end over the forearm + meet the other end at the shoulder
Tie with a reef knot + took free end into the bandage