Deck 10: Wrapping and Taping Techniques

Question 1

Discuss the points to be considered when using an elastic wrap on a body part.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Discuss the effectiveness of adhesive taping in providing support and protection to an injured joint.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Identify the steps that need to be taken to prepare an area for taping.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Discuss the different uses for a spica.

Question 5

Describe the basic procedure for applying an elastic bandage.

Question 6

Describe the manual removal of adhesive tape.

Question 7

List the materials needed, the position of the patient, and the procedure for applying finger and thumb checkreins.

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding adhesive tape that is continuously wrapped around a body part?

A) It provides excellent support.
B) It immobilizes the joint more effectively.
C) It may cause constriction.
D) It will leave residue on the part when removed.

Question 9

Which of the following positions is adopted by an injured athlete when a foot spica is being applied?

A) The athlete kneels or lies face down, with the affected foot hanging relaxed over the edge of the table.
B) The athlete stands with support while bearing the body weight on the opposite leg.
C) The athlete sits with ankle and foot dorsiflexed and extending off the table.
D) The athlete lies supine with feet up in the air.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of nonelastic white adhesive tape?

A) It allows for expansion of body parts.
B) It is used for small and angular body parts such as the fingers.
C) It is light and has uniform adhering qualities.
D) It is most often used for compression of acute injuries to limit the amount of swelling.

Question 11

Which of the following would require an extra-long six-inch elastic bandage?

A) Ankle spica
B) Elbow figure eight
C) Groin support
D) Lower leg spiral bandage

Question 12

Which of the following isNOT true of tearing tape?

A) You should grasp the loose end between the thumb and index finger.
B) You should use a twisting motion to tear the tape.
C) One hand moves away from the body and the other hand moves toward the body when tearing the tape.
D) The torn edges should be straight when it is properly torn.

Question 13

Which of the following would be a consideration when someone is applying adhesive tape for joint support?

A) Avoid continuous taping.
B) If possible, start taping with an "anchor" piece and end with a "lock" strip.
C) Place the part to be taped in the position in which it is to be stabilized.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 14

Nonelastic white adhesive tape is graded according to which of the following?

A) The number of longitudinal and vertical fibers per inch of backing
B) Its adhesive properties
C) The winding tension
D) Its stretch ability

Question 15

Which of the following will help to hold the tape securely to the skin?

A) Pre-wrap
B) Gauze
C) Tape adherent
D) Powder

Question 16

In order to tape an extremity, which of the following positions would be ideal?

A) In a neutral position
B) In the position in which it is to be stabilized
C) Slightly flexed
D) Fully extended

Question 17

In order to gain maximum support, where should you place your tape?

A) Over the gauze
B) On the powder
C) Over the pre-wrap
D) Directly to the skin

Question 18

Which of the following would be the best way to remove adhesive tape?

A) Pull against gravity.
B) Pull the skin away from the tape.
C) Pull against the direction of the hair growth.
D) Pull all at once and get it over with.

Question 19

When taping for chronic ankle instability, which of the following foot positions would be ideal?

A) Slightly plantarflexed
B) Slightly dorsiflexed
C) Slightly everted
D) Neutral (at a 90-degree angle)

Question 20

Bandaging and taping techniques offer which of the following functions?

A) They provide compression to minimize swelling in an acute injury.
B) They decrease chance of injury when applied prophylactically.
C) They provide additional support to an injured structure.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 21

The closed basket weave taping technique is used to support which of the following?

A) Arch
B) Ankle
C) Shin
D) Knee

Question 22

Arch taping is used to help treat all of the following conditionsEXCEPT for which injury?

A) Arch sprain
B) Plantar fasciitis
C) Turf toe
D) Shin splints

Question 23

Which of the following is the proper position of the knee for taping?

A) Full extension
B) Full flexion
C) Moderately relaxed
D) Hyperextension

Question 24

If you are taping a wrist for a hyperextension injury, in what position should the wrist be held?

A) Fully extended
B) Flexed between 45 degrees and 90 degrees
C) Flexed between 30 degrees and 45 degrees
D) None of the answers is correct.

Question 25

In order to apply an elastic bandage correctly, which of the following is correct?

A) Apply it with the body part in a relaxed position.
B) Start at the biggest circumference of the limb and work down.
C) Allow for air circulation by leaving separations in the bandage.
D) Apply pressure uniformly and firmly, but not too tightly.

Question 26

To keep an elastic bandage from migrating and loosening, what should you do?

A) Start at the proximal end and move distally.
B) Make a number of turns one on top of the other.
C) Dog ear the bandage at the start.
D) Use a few tight turns in the beginning.

Question 27

The shoulder spica is used predominately for the:

A) retention of wound dressings.
B) support of a sternoclavicular sprain.
C) support of a fractured clavicle.
D) support of an acromioclavicular sprain.

Question 28

Which of the following is true of underwrap?

A) It does not conform to the contours of the body.
B) It is thick and nonporous.
C) It cannot be applied daily as that can cause skin irritation.
D) It should be applied smoothly to prevent blisters.

Question 29

Which of the following types of tape is used for small, angular body parts because of its conforming qualities?

A) Elastic adhesive tape
B) Duct tape
C) Nonelastic white adhesive tape
D) Waterproof tape

Question 30

Kinesio taping is believed to help relieve pain by lifting the skin and _____.

A) allowing improved blood and lymph flow
B) allowing muscular expansion
C) providing vascular constriction
D) providing elasticity to the affected joint

Question 31

The effectiveness of taping in preventing or at least minimizing the chances of injury is controversial.

Question 32

White adhesive tape comes in only 1.5-inch (3.8 cm) width.

Question 33

Elastic wraps are passive bandages and are used to completely restrict the movement of the injured athlete.

Question 34

Cyanotic fingers or toes are signs of insufficient wrap pressure.

Question 35

Tape is normally graded according to its price and color.

Question 36

When taping an ankle, the use of a tape adherent should be avoided if the athlete has a history of developing tape blisters.

Question 37

Nonelastic white adhesive tape requires scissors for cutting.

Question 38

The more acute the angles on the body part being taped, the narrower the tape width.

Question 39

When wrapping the extremities, circulation should be checked after the bandage is in place.

Question 40

A spiral bandage is anchored at the proximal end of the limb and is wrapped downward in a spiral.

Question 41

Tape should be stacked on its side to prevent the top and bottom from being compressed.

Question 42

A single-length elastic bandage is 7 yards long and a double is 14 yards.

Question 43

When taping an arch, have the athlete lie face down on the table.

Question 44

Do not apply tape if the skin is cold or hot from a therapeutic treatment.

Question 45

When one is taping to support an Achilles tendon, place the athlete in a seated position with the ankle/foot at a 90-degree angle.

Question 46

To prevent irritation of the axilla during a hip spica application, padding should be used.

Question 47

When an elastic bandage is about to be placed on a body part, the loose end extends from the bottom of the roll, the top of the loose end is placed on the body part, and the bandage is held in position to begin the unrolling around the injured area.

Question 48

When you are applying a hip spica for a groin strain, start the elastic bandage at the upper part of the thigh, move posterior to the hip and through the groin, pull up on the anterior side of the groin, and then pull up and around to the lateral side of the hip and around the backside.

Question 49

When applying an elastic wrap, each turn of the wrap should be overlapped by at least one-half of the overlying wrap while the athlete is contracting the involved muscle.

Question 50

When cutting tape, it is best to cut on the uninjured side so as to not aggravate the injury.

Question 51

When taping the arch, start at the fourth metatarsal head and move toward the second.

Question 52

Learning to tear tape properly and keeping the roll in the hand will increase the speed and improve the appearance of taping techniques.

Question 53

When taping an ankle that has sustained an inversion injury, the stirrups should be pulled from the outside of the ankle toward the inside of the ankle.