wounds and bandaging

Question 1

when placing the secondary layer of a bandage such as the modified robert jones you want ___ coverage

Answer 1

50/50

Question 2

which is a bulkier bandage? Robert Jones or Modified Robert Jones

Answer 2

robert jones

Question 3

when placing the stirrups, they are generally placed on the lateral and medial aspect of the limb

Answer 3

true

Question 4

what is an ulcer

Answer 4

a break in the skin or other surface that often occurs along with inflammation, infection, or cancerous growth. in patients that do not move, these often occur over bony protrusion

Question 5

what is typically used for the secondary layer of a bandage in a Modified Robert Jones

Answer 5

cotton padding or cast padding

Question 6

what is necrosis

Answer 6

the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply

Question 7

when placing the layers of you bandage, you initially want to start at the proximal most aspect of the limb and move distally

Answer 7

false
move distal to proximal

Question 8

what does a Robert Jones sound like when you thump it

Answer 8

a ripe watermelon

Question 9

pressure necrosis can occur if a bandage is what

Answer 9

wrinkled

Question 10

when placing a splint on a dog with a tibial fracture, what joint must you immobilize

Answer 10

patella and tarsus

Question 11

lacerations are partial thickness dermal wounds

Answer 11

false
abrasion

Question 12

this type of wound can be challenging to assess because often times, there is extensive injury to deeper tissues that is not apparent on inspection of the skin
abrasion, degloving, bite wound, laceration

Answer 12

bite wound

Question 13

decubitus ulcers, commonly over the elbow, are difficult to eliminate so focus is generally on prevention

Answer 13

true

Question 14

when applying a bandage, the ___ layer is in direct contact with the wound

Answer 14

primary

Question 15

which is not a common bandage material used for the secondary layer of a bandage
roll cotton, cast padding, vetrap

Answer 15

vetrap

Question 16

___ - dry bandages are used for nonselective debridement

Answer 16

wet

Question 17

this type of primary layer is atraumatic to the wound when removed

Answer 17

nonadherent

Question 18

an appropriate use for a wet to dry bandage would be for a __ injury

Answer 18

degloving

Question 19

skin grafts can be used to aid in wound closure by removing skin from one location of the body and suturing it over the wound

Answer 19

true

Question 20

which of the following is NOT a factor that can negatively affect wound healing
NSaids, chemotherapy, diabetes mellitus, geriatric age

Answer 20

NSAIDS

Question 21

when performing the initial treatment, the first step is to determine if the patient is clinically stable and able to tolerate sedation or anesthesia for wound treatment

Answer 21

true

Question 22

a bandage that is too tight may cause swelling of the surrounding areas with the potential for necrosis and sloughing of the skin

Answer 22

true

Question 23

debridement

Answer 23

the removal of dead tissue, and foreign debris

Question 24

strike through

Answer 24

fluid is able to pass through the layers of bandaging and contaminate the outer layer

Question 25

Velpeau Sling

Answer 25

prevents weight bearing of the thoracic limb.

Question 26

Modified Robert Jones

Answer 26

soft padded bandage, most commonly used distal limb bandage in small animals

Question 27

Robert Jones Bandage

Answer 27

very bulky, used to immobilize a limb distal to the elbow or stifle joint

Question 28

Hobbles

Answer 28

Prevents abduction of the pelvic limbs

Question 29

Cast

Answer 29

used to immobilize fractures that is most often made out of fiberglass materials

Question 30

Carpal Flexion Sling

Answer 30

used for the forelimb in any situation where weight bearing should be avoided

Question 31

Ehmer Sling

Answer 31

prevents weight bearing of the pelvic limb

Question 32

Spoon Splint

Answer 32

prefabricated, used for injuries below the elbow or stifle

Question 33

what do you tell an owner to watch for in regards to swelling

Answer 33

pay close attention to the toes, make sure they arent spread out, and the skin is not coming atop the bandage

Question 34

why is strike through dangerous

Answer 34

it can cause a risk of infection

Question 35

why is honey useful?

Answer 35

assists in debridement, and possess antimicrobial activity