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8/27/24, 1:01 AMPTH 202 Dressings & Bandages/ Hydrotherapy
Jeremiah
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Wash hands
If unfamiliar with size and shape of wound get information before trying to remove
dressing
Can remove bandage and dressing together if not stuck to patient's skin
Remove gloves without touching outside of glove with exposed skin
Choose matching term
1 composition varies, usually several layers are used.
2 How should you remove a dressing?
_______ anchor at distal palm, proximal to MCP jts. Cross palm diagonally, over wrist and diagonally
3 over dorsum. thumb and fingers are not incorporated in the bandage. Terminate on lower forearm
with circular anchor.
4 Should you touch anything else after the glove hand touches dressing or wound?
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Terms in this set (43)
_______ composition varies, usually several dressings & Bandages
layers are used.
________ = innermost layers Dressings
________ = outermost layers, anchor dressings Bandages
Topical medication
What are examples of typical dressings and Telfa pad
bandages? Gauze
Ace wrap
Prevent wound contamination
Keep microorganisms from spreading
What are the functions of dressings? Prevent further injury to wound
Apply pressure to wound (hemorrhage)]
Absorb wound drainage
What is the ultimate goal of dressings? Assist wound healing
Keep dressing in place
Maintain barrier between dressing and environment
What are some functions for bandage? Provide external pressure to control swelling
Provide support or stability to wound area
Assist the dressing to accomplish its functions
True or False: You should assume wound and True
dressing are contaminated.
What should have on before removing Non-sterile gloves
dressing?
Should you touch anything else after the No
glove hand touches dressing or wound?
How should you dispose of dressings and In an nonporous bag
gloves?
Wash hands
If unfamiliar with size and shape of wound get information before trying to remove
dressing
How should you remove a dressing?
Can remove bandage and dressing together if not stuck to patient's skin
Remove gloves without touching outside of glove with exposed skin
Blunt tip to pt's skin
How should you used bandage scissors?
Do not cut over wound site
True or False: Whenever removing dressings, True
make note to yourself of # of layers, type of
materials, and sequence.
If a dressing is stuck to the wound what Soak in whirlpool, basin or pour water or saline solution over dressing
should you do?
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