Athletic Taping Techniques

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

• It provides excellent support

• It immobilizes the joint more effectively

• It may cause constriction

• It will leave residue on the part when removed

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

• The athlete kneels or lies face down, with the affected foot hanging relaxed over the edge of the table

• The athlete stands with support while bearing the body weight on the opposite leg

• The athlete sits with ankle and foot dorsiflexed and extending off the table

• The athlete lies supine with feet up in the air

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

• It allows for expansion of body parts

• It is used for small and angular body parts such as the fingers

• It is light and has uniform adhering qualities

• It is most often used for compression of acute injuries to limit the amount of swelling

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

• ankle spica

• elbow figure eight

• groin support

• lower leg spiral bandage

Which of the following is not true of tearing tape?

• You should grasp the loose end between the thumb and index finger.

• You should use a twisting motion to tear the tape.

• One hand moves away from the body and the other hand moves toward the body when tearing the tape.

• The torn edges should be straight when it is properly torn.

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

• Avoid continuous taping.

• If possible, start taping with an "anchor" piece and end with a "lock" strip.

• Place the part to be taped in the position in which it is to be stabilized.

• All of these answers are correct.

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

• the number of longitudinal and vertical fibers per inch of backing material

• its adhesive properties

• the winding tension

• its ability to stretch

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

• pre-wrap

• gauze

• tape adherent

• tape powder

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

• in a neutral position

• in the position in which it is to be stabilized

• slightly flexed

• fully extended

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

• over the gauze

• on the powder

• over the pre-wrap

• directly on the skin