Pre-Finals Set B

Question 1

a basic procedure in order to cover a break in a skin or wounds to protect against infection

Answer 1

Bandaging

Question 2

Types of Bandages

Answer 2

• Gauge
• Compression
• Triangular
• Tube

Question 3

Can be used as a pad to stop bleeding or as an arm sling.

Answer 3

Triangular Bandage

Question 4

It can also be used as temporary padding over a painful injury or to support or immobilize an injury to a bone or joint.

Answer 4

Triangular Bandage

Question 5

Parts of the Triangular Bandage

Answer 5

1. Apex (top)
2. End (end points)
3. Base (longest part on the bottom)

Question 6

folded triangular bandage

Answer 6

Cravat

Question 7

Types of Cravat

Answer 7

• Cravat (One folds)
• Cravat (Two folds)
• Cravat (Three folds)

Question 8

What knot should always be used in bandaging?

Answer 8

Square Knot / Reef Knot

Question 9

The knot in a bandage should not..

Answer 9

cause discomfort

Question 10

What to do about the knot?

Answer 10

• Tuck the loose ends of bandage out of sight
• Right over left, then left over right.

Question 11

Uses of Triangular Bandage

Answer 11

1. Bandaging for Hand/Foot
2. Elbow Bandage
3. Arm Sling
4. Ear Injury
5. Cravat for the forearm, arm, leg, and thigh
6. Head/scalp bandage

Question 12

How to do the Bandaging for Hand/Foot?

Answer 12

1. Place the Hand/Foot in the middle of the triangular bandage with the wrist /heel well forward of the base .
2. Ensure that the fingers/toes are separated with absorbent material to prevent chafing and irritation of the skin.
3. Place the apex over the top of the hand/foot and tuck any excess material into the pleats on each side.
4. Cross the ends on top of the hand/ foot, take them around the wrist/ ankle, and tie at the front of the wrist /ankle.

Question 13

How to do the Elbow Bandage

Answer 13

1. Bend the arm at the elbow and place the middle of the cravat at the point of the elbow bringing the ends upward.
2. Bring the ends across, extending both downward.
3. Take both ends around the arm and tie with a square knot at the front of the elbow.
4. CAUTION: If an elbow fracture is suspected, DO NOT bend the elbow bandage it in the position found.

Question 14

How to do the Arm sling?

Answer 14

1. Place folded base vertically over
2. One arm, with pointed directly under the elbow of injured arm
3. Lower ends of base at the side of the neck using a square knot
4. Make several twists with ape x and tie a knot 5. Hide the knot.

Question 15

How to bandage an Ear Injury?

Answer 15

1. Place the middle of the bandage over the ear. Cross the ends, wrap in opposite directions around the head, and tie.
2. Place a dressing between the ear and head.

Question 16

How to do the cravat for the forearm, arm, leg, and thigh

Answer 16

1. Place center of cravat over the dressing
2. Begin ascending turns with upper end and descending turns with lower end, with each turn covering two-third of preceding turn until dressing is covered.
3. Terminate by tying both ends in square knot.

Question 17

How to do the head/scalp bandage?

Answer 17

1. Fold the base at least 2-3”.
2. Place folded base aligned with eyebrows.
3. Pull back and cross-over at the back, tucking apex beneath.
4. Pull both ends in front/secure with a square knot at the center of the folded base/tuck ends.
5. Pull down apex (tuck sides neatly).
6. Tuck apex neatly at cross-over area.