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F- ELASTIC BAND APPLICATION Flashcards

1
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T OR F: “bandage” is a dressing which is used directly on a wound

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F: although it is often meant as a dressing, it is technically only used to SUPPORT a dressing and it is not directly on a wound.

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a piece of material used either to support a medical device such as dressing or splint, or in its own to provide support to the body; it can also be used to restrict a part of the body.

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BANDAGE

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3
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is the process of covering a wound or injured part.

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BANDAGING

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4
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what are some uses of BANDAGING:

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  • to prevent contamination of wound by holding dressing in position.
  • to provide support to the part that is injured, dislocated joint.
  • to provide rest to the part that is injured.
  • to prevent and control hemorrhage.
  • to restrict movement/ immobilize fracture or dislocation.
  • to correct deformity.
  • to maintain pressure e.g. elastic bandages applied to the improve venous return.
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5
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GIVE FOUR OF THE TYPES OF BANDAGE

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  • simple elastic bandage
  • light support bandages
  • compression bandage
  • orthopedic bandage
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this type of bandage comes in various widths and lengths, using different types of materials

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ROLLER BANDAGES

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7
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This type of bandage is elastic, and gauze-like

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SELF-ADHERING, CONFORMING BANDAGES

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8
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this type of bandage is non elastic and it is cotton

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GAUZE ROLLERS

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9
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This type of bandage provides compression

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ELASTIC ROLLER BANDAGE (ERB)

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10
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these types of bandages are used in slings and cravats

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TRIANGULAR BANDAGES

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11
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what are the two parts of a roller bandage?

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  • head

- free end or tail

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12
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what are the parameters affecting pressure

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  • winding tension
  • number of wraps
  • width of bandage
  • time elapse after bandaging
  • curvature of the limb
  • bandage characteristics
  • external conditions
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13
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give the four bandaging techniques:

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  • simple spiral
  • reverse spiral
  • figure of eight
  • spica
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14
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This type of bandage is used for uniform thickness part i.e. wrist or finger. Each turn of the bandage overlaps the previous turn.

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SIMPLE SPIRAL

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15
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This bandage is used for the parts where thickness varies e.g. legs and forearms.

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Reverse spiral

Additional: It is applied in the same way as the general spiral bandage, but each turn is reversed as necessary to prevent gaping and to make the bandage smooth.

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16
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This bandage is used for elbow, knee and ankle joints. This
bandage is made by forming two loops or oblique turns over a
joint. The turns alternately ascend and descend to cover the
part.

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Figure of Eight

17
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• It is a form of the figure of eight bandage. The turn is larger than the other. It is used for joints at right angles to the body, e.g. the shoulder, groin, thumb.

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Spica

18
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give the type of bandaging for each body part

  • groin, shoulder
  • hands and fingers
  • forearms and legs
  • elbows and knees
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  • spica
  • simple spiral
  • reverse spiral
  • figure of eight
19
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this type is done to prevent external rotation

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SHOULDER SPICA

- USES 6-INCH WRAP (DOUBLE LENGTH)

20
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when doing a shoulder spica, what position should the client assume?

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standing in “tea pot” position

21
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what can the client do so that the bandaging wont be too tight in a shoulder spica?

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flex bicep muscle and take a deep breath

22
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give a few general principles of bandaging

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  • select a bandage of proper size and suitable material
  • put patient in a comfortable position
  • support injured area while bandaging
  • if a joint is involved, flex it slightly
23
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which part of the body is it okay to not face the patient when bandaging?

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HEAD

24
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which hand should hold the roll of bandage when applying on the left side?

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RIGHT HAND

25
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what can be placed to the part to be bandaged so that bandage does not slip or cause cutting into the skin underneath

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Put some cotton wool

26
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what are the three steps in applying a roller bandage?

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  • fixing
  • rolling
  • securing
27
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in what ways can you check the circulation after bandaging?

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  • pressing the nail
  • checking the pulse
  • tingling, coldness, inability to move fingers
28
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what type of knot is used when tying a bandage?

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REEF KNOT

  • this should not cause discomfort
  • tuck loose ends of bandage out of sight
29
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what can you substitute if roller bandages are not available?

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COTTON CLOTH

30
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these are first aid device, due to ease and speed of application. it is primarily used for arm slings

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Triangle and Cravat Bandages

31
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  • Can be used as a cold compress for padding when they are
    made into pad.
    • When folded up it can be used to provide support or pressure.
    • When unfolded they can be used as support sling or cover bandage.
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TRIANGULAR BANDAGES

32
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what are the parts of a triangular bandage?

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two ends
base
point

33
Q

with correct knowledge and technique it is possible to heal how many percent of wound?

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90%

34
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what can be the outcome of improper and widely varying pressure applied by an inexperienced doctor or nurse?

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amputation of extremity

35
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_________ is extremely important for effective treatment

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CORRECT PRESSURE PROFILING

36
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T OR F: use materials that could cling to, shred on, disintegrate over a wound as a dressing

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FALSE: never use.

37
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T OR F: a bandage holds a dressing in place and it touches the wound

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FALSE. IT DOES NOT TOUCH THE WOUND

38
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T OR F: bandages should not be too tight or too loose

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TRUE

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