Wound management and bandaging

Question 1

What are some indications for bandage placement?

Answer 1

stabilize bone and joint
secure splint
restrict motion
prevent weight bearing

Question 2

what are the three bandage layers?

Answer 2

primary
secondary
tertiary

Question 3

Which is the outermost bandage layer?

Answer 3

tertiary

Question 4

which layer comes into direct contact with the wound

Answer 4

primary

Question 5

which layer is used for padding?

Answer 5

secondary

Question 6

what are the functions of the primary layer?

Answer 6

debridement
deliver medication
transmit exudate to 2nd layer
protect wound
provide moist environment

Question 7

when does the adherent primary layer promote debridement?

Answer 7

in the inflammatory stage

Question 8

what is another name for the adherent primary layer?

Answer 8

wet-dry

Question 9

how often should the adherent primary layer be changed and is this method idea?

Answer 9

daily

no

Question 10

what does the non-adherent primary layer promote?

Answer 10

moisture retention and epithelialization

Question 11

what are the three types of non-adherent primary layers?

Answer 11

occlusive
semi-occlusive
non-occlusive

Question 12

which non-adherent primary layer is impermeable to are and retains most moisture?

Answer 12

occlusive

Question 13

which non-adherent primary layer is used during the inflammatory phase with significant exudate?

Answer 13

semi-occlusive

Question 14

which non-adherent primary layer is used to cover and protect a clean wound?

Answer 14

non-occlusive

Question 15

what are the functions of the secondary layer?

Answer 15

secures the primary layer in place
absorbs exudate
provides immobilization and support

Question 16

what does the secondary need to prevent?

Answer 16

strike-through

Question 17

what are the functions of the tertiary layer?

Answer 17

pressure
security
support
protection

Question 18

what type of bandage should the tertiary layer be?

Answer 18

must be non-occlusive

Question 19

how many layers make up the tertiary layer?

Answer 19

2 layers

Question 20

what are the bandage types?

Answer 20

robert jones
modified robert jones
tail
head or ear
chest or abdomen

Question 21

what are the extremity bandages?

Answer 21

robert ones

modified robert jones

Question 22

what is the use of a robert jones bandage?

Answer 22

to temporarily immobilize limbs

Question 23

what limbs must the robert jones bandage cover?

Answer 23

the joint proximal and distal to the affected bone

Question 24

which bandage technique is more commonly used?

Answer 24

modified robert jones

Question 25

what are the supplies needed for bandaging?

Answer 25

``` primary bandage layer 1 inch zonus porus tape tongue depressor roll cotton roll gauze elastic bandage elastic adhesive tape bandage scissors ```

Question 26

what direction is the secondary layer applied?

Answer 26

distal to proximal

Question 27

how much should the secondary layer overlap?

Answer 27

50%

Question 28

what comes after applying the secondary layer?

Answer 28

roll of gauze tertiary layer

Question 29

how is the elastic bandage applied?

Answer 29

same as the secondary layer

Question 30

when do you place a splint?

Answer 30

it is placed between the secondary and tertiary bandage layers

Question 31

where is the forelimb splint placed?

Answer 31

caudal aspect

Question 32

where is the hind limb splint placed?

Answer 32

lateral aspect

Question 33

what does a cast stabilize?

Answer 33

it stabilizes fractures at or distal to the elbow or stifle

Question 34

What is the purpose of a cast?

Answer 34

to immobilize the limbs to protect ligament or tendon ruptures

Question 35

what supplies are needed for a cast?

Answer 35

``` MRJ bandage supplies Gloves Fiberglass Water Removing with an oscillating cast ```

Question 36

what is the purpose of a sling?

Answer 36

it is placed to keep and animal from bearing weight on a limb

Question 37

what material are used for a sling?

Answer 37

the same as a modified robert jones

Question 38

how long can a sling be left on?

Answer 38

no more than 2-3 weeks

Question 39

what can happen if a sling is left on too long?

Answer 39

muscle or joint contractor

Question 40

what is the sling for coxofemoral?

Answer 40

ehmer-non weight bearing wrapped around metatarsus and thigh

Question 41

what is the sling for stifle and hock?

Answer 41

90/90 flexion- wrapped around the stifle and hock, both joints 90 degree flexion

Question 42

what is the sling for the shoulder?

Answer 42

velpeau- entire forelimbs is in flexion, encircles thorax

Question 43

what is the sling for carpus?

Answer 43

carpal flexion- carpus only in flexion, able to move elbow and shoulder

Question 44

what material is used for hobbles and what does it do?

Answer 44

tape bandage is used to prevent abduction of the pelvic limbs

Question 45

when/where would a tie-over bandage be used?

Answer 45

it would be used where a traditional bandage technique wouldn't work

Question 46

what supplies are needed for a tie-over bandage?

Answer 46

stay sutures, umbilical tape, sterile paper drape, primary layer

Question 47

how often should an orthopedic bandage be placed?

Answer 47

1 time/week

Question 48

what are some complications of a bandage?

Answer 48

skin irritation limb swelling soft tissue contracture muscle atrophy

Question 49

are casts allowed to get wet?

Answer 49

no