Deck 10: Dressing and Bandaging

Question 1

Which one of the following is not included in the four basic purposes for dressings and bandages?

A) control pain
B) immobilize the wound site
C) keep the wound dry
D) prevent further contamination and injury

Answer 1

control pain

Question 2

The definition of aseptic is:

A) all viruses have been killed.
B) free of bacteria.
C) all spores have been killed.
D) contaminated with bacteria.

Answer 2

free of bacteria.

Question 3

In an emergency, you can use any of the following as dressings except for:

A) clean handkerchiefs.
B) towels.
C) sanitary napkins.
D) toilet tissue.

Answer 3

toilet tissue.

Question 4

A trauma dressing is:

A) plastic wrap, petroleum gauze, or other dressings that form an airtight seal.
B) sterile gauze saturated with petroleum to keep it from sticking to a wound.
C) made from a 10-by-30-inch piece of thick, absorbent material.
D) a piece of thin 4 × 4 gauze.

Question 5

Which one of the following dressings is referred to as a multitrauma dressing, trauma pack, general-purpose dressing, burn pad, or ABD dressing?

A) bandage compresses
B) gauze pads
C) special pads
D) paper towels

Question 6

An occlusive dressing is best described by which one of the following?

A) a gauze pad
B) an airtight dressing
C) a sterile dressing
D) an aseptic dressing

Question 7

Burn dressings are made from material that will:

A) turn color with body heat.
B) not stick to the skin.
C) leave lint in the wound.
D) not soak up blood.

Question 8

A co-worker goes to the supply room to get more paper. As she reaches for the paper, she cuts her hand on the metal shelf. You control the bleeding with direct pressure. How would you dress and bandage the wound?

A) place a sterile 4 × 4 dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage
B) place an occlusive dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage
C) place a trauma dressing on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage
D) place a sanitary napkin on the wound, then wrap with a roller bandage

Question 9

Which one of the following is not a sign that a bandage is too tight?

A) The skin beyond the bandage is tingling or numb.
B) The skin beyond the bandage is warm to the touch.
C) The skin around the bandage becomes pale or cyanotic.
D) The victim complains of pain, a few minutes after bandage is applied.

Question 10

A cravat bandage is made by:

A) cutting a 40-inch square piece of unbleached cotton cloth.
B) folding a triangular bandage.
C) wrapping a roller bandage around the wound site.
D) folding trauma dressings together.

Question 11

The use of two gauze rolls, wrapped alternately around and across the wound until it is wrapped completely is an example of:

A) roller bandages.
B) cravat bandages.
C) triangular bandages.
D) improvised bandage.

Question 12

Generally, elastic roller bandages are not encouraged for use to:

A) compress a strain.
B) compress a contusion.
C) compress a sprain.
D) cover a dressing.

Question 13

Which one of the following is considered the most popular and easy to use roller bandage?

A) nonelastic, self-adhering
B) gauze
C) elastic
D) tape roll

Question 14

A bent knee injury can be bandaged by:

A) using a roller bandage, wrapping in a figure-8 pattern.
B) using a necktie, wrapping around the knee.
C) using Saran wrap around the knee.
D) using a tape wrap.

Question 15

A bandage will:

A) hold the dressing in place.
B) be placed directly on the wound.
C) turn color with body heat.
D) cause swelling.

Question 16

Which one of the following is not a True principle of dressing and bandaging?

A) Ask the victim how the bandage feels; if it's too tight, loosen it and make it comfortable but snug.
B) Bandages should not be too loose; neither dressing nor the bandage should shift or slip.
C) The original dressing should be removed and replaced if blood soaks through.
D) The body part should be bandaged in the position in which it is to remain.

Question 17

When bandaging over a joint, the joint should be bandaged in:

A) the position that holds the wound closed.
B) a straightened position.
C) the position in which the joint is to remain.
D) a bent position.

Question 18

Material used for improvised dressings should be as ________ as possible.

A) strong
B) thick
C) clean
D) snug

Question 19

When applying a bandage, it should cover which one of the following?

A) the entire wound
B) the full length of the extremity
C) the splint
D) the entire dressing

Question 20

A pressure dressing is used to:

A) pad a splint.
B) control profuse bleeding.
C) control minor bleeding.
D) keep gangrene from starting.

Question 21

A sling may be used to:

A) support a shoulder injury.
B) support an arm injury.
C) support a rib injury.
D) support a leg injury.

Question 22

Which of the following is not an improvised dressing?

A) handkerchief
B) 4 × 4 sterile gauze pad
C) washcloth
D) sanitary napkin

Question 23

An open wound needs to be dressed and bandaged to prevent infection and bleeding.

Question 24

Improper wound care can result in the loss of a limb.

Question 25

A bandage is a sterile covering for a wound.

Question 26

The ideal dressing is layered, consists of coarse mesh gauze, and is bulky enough to immobilize damaged tissues and protect the wound.

Question 27

Never use elastic bandages, paper towels, toilet tissue, or any other material that could shred and cling to the wound.

Question 28

The most common kind of bandage is the cravat.

Question 29

Gauze pads are also referred to as multitrauma dressings.

Question 30

The most popular sizes of sterile gauze pads are 2-by-2s, 4-by-4s, and 4-by-8s.

Question 31

A bandage should never be placed directly against a wound.

Question 32

When applied correctly, a triangular bandage should easily slip over the injury site.

Question 33

Bandaging too tightly and not covering the entire dressing are the two most common mistakes in bandaging.

Question 34

If a bandage becomes loose, wounds may bleed or become infected and broken bones can further displace.

Question 35

You should frequently check the color and warmth of skin beyond an elastic roller bandage.

Question 36

When improvising dressings or bandages, adaptability and creativity are more important than are the rules for bandaging.

Question 37

The tips of the fingers and toes should be covered when arms and legs are bandaged.

Question 38

Slings are used to support injuries of the shoulder, arms, or ribs.

Question 39

If blood soaks through the first dressing, you must remove it and reapply with a fresh dressing.

Question 40

In the case of an emergency, the sleeve of a shirt or jacket can be used as a sling.

Question 41

A triangular bandage folded into a cravat can be used to bandage the palm of the hand.

Question 42

A pressure bandage is one which is applied loosely to create pressure against the wound.

Question 43

A dressing should cover all the edges of the bandage.

Question 44

To improvise a sling for an arm, you can use a belt.