Dressing and Wound Care Quiz

How should the size of a dressing compare to the wound?

• Larger than the wound

• Smaller than the wound

• The same size as the wound

• Irrelevant to the wound size

Which of the following is a purpose of a dressing?

• To prevent infection and contamination

• To dry out the wound

• To increase drainage

• To remove blood

What does a dressing help to absorb?

• Air and dust

• Blood and drainage

• Water and oil

• Heat and cold

Adhesive bandages are primarily used for which of the following?

• Large wounds

• Small cuts and abrasions

• Burns

• Fractures

Adhesive bandages are NOT suitable for which of the following?

• Small cuts

• Large wounds

• Abrations

• Minor injuries

Which type of dressing is most likely to be used in a first aid kit for minor injuries?

• Trauma dressing

• Adhesive bandage

• Plaster cast

• Tourniquet

What should be done after placing the dressing over the wound?

• Remove the dressing.

• Wash hands again.

• Cover with bandage.

• Apply ointment.

Which of the following is a reason to use a bandage?

• To apply heat

• To apply direct pressure

• To administer injections

• To clean a wound

Bandages are used to prevent or reduce:

• Bleeding

• Swelling

• Infection

• Pain

Bandages should be clean but need not be:

• Dry

• Sterile

• Large

• Expensive