Flashcards on Medical Bandaging Techniques
Mastering Medical Bandaging Techniques: A Student Guide
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Bandaging Techniques
13 cards
Card 1
Question: What is the definition of bandaging (bandaging as a procedure)?
Answer: Application of specific bandages and binders to different parts of the patient's body to protect wounds, hold dressings, provide compression/support/i
Card 2
Question: What are bandages (materials) and how are they commonly prepared for application?
Answer: Strips of gauze or other materials used to cover or bind body parts and hold dressings in place; some are rolled for easy application and may be clean
Card 3
Question: What are binders (compression belts) and which body areas are they made for?
Answer: Bandages made for specific body parts to provide compression/support, usually for the abdomen, arm, chest, breast or perineal area.
Card 4
Question: List the main therapeutic purposes of bandages and binders.
Answer: Protection of the wound, holding dressings in place, providing compression, providing support, immobilization, redressing, and providing traction.
Card 5
Question: Name the types of roller bandages mentioned.
Answer: Gauze bandage, elastic (compression) bandage, padding bandage, and tubular bandage.
Card 6
Question: What are some other types of bandages and related items beyond roller bandages?
Answer: Fixing bandages (zinc paste, starch, Gypsona plaster), tubular elastic net (mesh) bandages (e.g., Pruban), tailed bandages, dressings (compressions),
Card 7
Question: What is a triangular (cravat) bandage and one common use?
Answer: A large triangular cloth used as a versatile bandage (cravat) for slings, immobilization, and various dressings; often folded into a cravat shape for
Card 8
Question: Before starting a bandaging procedure, what hand and patient preparations are required?
Answer: Wash hands and use alcohol hand rub; inform and explain to the patient about reporting numbness, tingling, discoloration, pain, drainage or bleeding;
Card 9
Question: How should the treated body part and bandage width be selected and prepared?
Answer: Put the treated part in a comfortable position, use appropriate bandage width (2.5 cm for fingers, 5 cm for an arm, 7.5–10 cm for a leg), cover the wo
Card 10
Question: What is the recommended starting point and direction when applying a roller bandage?
Answer: Start bandaging at the narrower part of the body and move toward the wider part.