Dressing and Bandages Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of dressings?

To stop bleeding (correct)

To provide pain relief (correct)

To immobilize injuries

To secure splints

What are dressings commonly made of?

Gauze pads

What is a bandage used for?

To prevent infection

To absorb secretions

To secure dressings (correct)

To treat pain

A triangular bandage is used for head and scalp injuries.

True Signup and view all the answers

What materials are used for elastic and roller gauze bandages?

Variety of widths Signup and view all the answers

Spiral bandages start at the bottom of the limb and wrap _____.

up Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of splints?

To secure suspected bone or joint injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used to create a sling?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What do crutches help a patient do?

Ambulate or walk Signup and view all the answers

Axillary crutches are placed under the _____ with the patient's weight applied to the hands.

axilla Signup and view all the answers

How should the top of an axillary crutch be positioned?

Two inches below the patient's underarm Signup and view all the answers

How do forearm crutches support the patient?

By allowing them to insert arms through holders and grasp handles Signup and view all the answers

Who are platform crutches designed for?

Patients who cannot grasp handles or bear weight on their hands Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dressings

A sterile covering for wounds or injuries, used to stop bleeding, prevent infection, absorb secretions, and alleviate pain.
Most commonly made from gauze pads.

Bandages

Material that secures dressings and splints, controlling bleeding and keeping dressings in place without interrupting blood circulation.

Triangular Bandages

Cloth in a triangular shape, primarily used for head and scalp injuries.
Can create slings for immobilizing shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands.

Elastic and Roller Gauze Bandages

Available in various widths, these bandages secure dressings and support injured areas.
Versatile enough for application on nearly any body part.

Spiral Bandages

Technique that involves starting at the bottom of a limb and wrapping upward.

Splints

Rigid devices designed to support and immobilize injured body parts.
Used for securing suspected bone or joint injuries in legs, forearms, fingers, and toes, can be combined with bandages and slings.

Slings

Devices that immobilize an injured hand, forearm, arm, or shoulder.
Triangular bandages can be fashioned into slings; alternatives include belts, handkerchiefs, or scarves.
Should elevate the injured part 5-6 inches above the elbow.

Crutches

Support devices that assist patients in ambulating when unable to put weight on an injured leg, knee, ankle, or foot.
Patients transfer some or all weight to the crutches for movement.

Axillary Crutches

Positioned under the armpits, with weight applied to the hands.
The top should be 2 inches below the underarm, and handles should align comfortably with the wrist.

Forearm Crutches

The patient’s arms go through holders, allowing weight support via the hands.
Handle height should be slightly above the patient’s hand when arms are lowered.

Platform Crutches

Designed for those unable to grasp handles or bear weight on hands.
Allows weight bearing on forearms resting on a flat surface; the top should reach the patient's elbows.

Description

Test your knowledge on the key terms related to dressings and bandages. Understand the definitions and the purposes of each, including how they are used in medical settings. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of wound care essentials.