Bandaging Lesson

A process of covering a wound or an injured part of the body:

• bandaging

• wound cleaning

• splinting

• Basic life support

name the 3 parts of a triagular bandage (select all that apply)

• BASE

• Apex

• BODY

• KNOT

• ENDS

This is used to put pressure around an impaled object without putting pressure on the object itself.

• donut bandage

• arm sling

• roller bandage

• elastic bandage

It is used to apply support to a strain or sprain. It is wrapped around the joint or limb many times. It should be applied firmly, but not tightly to reduce circulation.

• donut bandage

• elastic bandage

• elastic roller bandage

• cotton roller bandage

A type of knot that secures a bandage in place.

• square knot

• ribbon knot

• club-hitch

• knot knot

is a piece of material used to cover wounds, to

keep dressings in place, to apply pressure to control

bleeding, to support a medical device like splint, or on its

own to provide support and to restrict a part of the body.

• cravat

• bandage

• gauze

• donut bandage

It is used to cover gauze dressings. They come in many different widths and are held in place with tape, clips or pins. They can also be used for wound

compression if necessary, as they are typically sterile.

• elastic roller bandage

• cotton roller bandage

• gauze bandage

• donut bandage

This technique is used when a client has an injury in his elbow and/or arms

• cravat

• donut

• arm sling

• none of the above

A bandage should never directly applied on a wound

• true

• false

A bandage should not be applied so tightly.

• true

• false