Bandaging & Taping

Question 1

any suitable material used to bind a structure that needs to be bound

Answer 1

bandaging

Question 2

varied depending on structures that require bandaging

Answer 2

techniques

Question 3

• hold a dressing in place on a wound
• maintain pressure over a bulky pad to control bleeding
• support an injured limb or joint
• apply pressure to a limb

Answer 3

rationale for bandaging

Question 4

techniques for bandaging

Answer 4

• dress the wound: put on gloves
• cover the bandage
• secure the bandage
• check circulation

Question 5

always apply the bandage from

Answer 5

distal to proximal

Question 6

used for compression or mild support

Answer 6

elastic wrap alone

Question 7

support and compression are increased significantly

Answer 7

elastic wrap with padding

Question 8

always center the injury in the ___ of the wrap

Answer 8

middle

Question 9

never allow the person to wear the bandage

Answer 9

overnight

Question 10

always check ___ after application

Answer 10

circulation

Question 11

always secure the elastic wrap with elastic tape, clips are not sufficient

Answer 11

sport competitions

Question 12

never end the bandage on the

Answer 12

inside

Question 13

precautions in bandaging

Answer 13

• avoid pulling the bandage tight
• wrap beyond the site of injury
• use sterile (new) gauze dressings or roller bandage
• avoid bandaging a wound that’s infected

Question 14

contraindications of bandaging

Answer 14

• acute infections
• arterial wounds
• arterial disease
• acute DVT without physician diagnosis
• radiance edema (untreated CHF)
• acute trauma without diagnosis

Question 15

non-elastic unbleached cotton

Answer 15

muslin

Question 16

ace bandage

Answer 16

woven elastic porous cotton

Question 17

orthosis/splints

Answer 17

external support

Question 18

types of bandages

Answer 18

• trainagular
• cravat
• ankle wrap
• protective splints, sleeves or slings

Question 19

• most often used as temporary sling to support the weight of the patient’s extremity

Answer 19

triangular

Question 20

used to support the upper extremity, but will not support the patient’s extremity as well as the triangular sling

Answer 20

cravat

Question 21

• used to support & contain the swelling of the ankle after the sprain has occured
• ace wrap, low-stretch bandage or adhesive tape can be used

Answer 21

ankle wrap

Question 22

used to immobilize, stabilize & protect a joint or extremity or to control edema

Answer 22

protective splints, sleeves or slings

Question 23

• decrease swelling
• secure a sterile dressing
• prevent a joint from entering a painful range

Answer 23

taping

Question 24

• provide immediate first aid
• decreasing swelling and eventually pain
• provide compression
• hold dressing in place
• protection
• prevent an injury

Answer 24

taping & wrapping

Question 25

when not to apply taping

Answer 25

- undiagnosed injury - return without consent - over broken or irritated skin

Question 26

principles of tape application

Answer 26

- comfort performing the taping - follow contours of limb - keep pain free yet functional range or position - observe proper taping over a muscle or tendon - overlap strips by at least 1/2 the width - careful not to cut off circulation - tear, do not twist - check the function of the support technique

Question 27

principles of tape allication

Answer 27

- have the athlete maintain the area to be taped in a pain free yet functional range or position - when applying over a muscle or tendon, be sure to have the athlete contract the muscle involved - when applying tape, pverlap strips by at least 1/2 the width of the tape to eliminate pinching or blisters - be careful not to cut off circulation with tape strips. communicate with the athlete during the tape procedure and loosen the strips as necessary. tape should never be applied in a continuous manner - to tear the tape, pinch each end with thumb and index finger while applying an outward force. tear the tape apart, do not twist. a quick jerk of the tape will rip the ends more evenly - have the patient check the function. if supported properly the limb will not enter a pain zone. the direction of the tape should be the opposite direction of the movement that causes pain

Question 28

- shaved, washed and dried prior to application - minor cuts and blisters should be cleaned & covered - sensitive areas of friction should be covered - spray tuf-skin adhesive spray

Answer 28

skin preparation

Question 29

tape removal

Answer 29

- remove immediately after use - use bandage scissors or tape cutters - avoid tearing or irritating the skin - watch for signs of skin breakdown - apply skin moisturizer to area taped - for allergies to tuf-skin spray, a hypo-allergenic spray such as "skin prep" should be substituted

Question 30

casting indications

Answer 30

- fractures - severe sprains - dislocations - protection of post-operative repairs - gradual correction of a deformity with serial casting

Question 31

casting precaution & contraindications

Answer 31

- acute infection - tracking wound, ulcer depth greater than width - excessively draining wound - claustrophobia - fragile skin - excessive swelling

Question 32

techniques & materials of casting

Answer 32

- plaster of paris - fiberglass - cast brace - splint

Question 33

made of hard plastic

Answer 33

cast brace

Question 34

made from slabs of plaster or fiberglass that hold the injury still

Answer 34

splint