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Fund chapter53
Bandages and binders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List some reasons a client would use bandages and binders. | 1. support of limb, joint, wound, incision 2. hold dressing, splint, cold/ warm pack in place or hold pad for drainage 3. immobilize or maintain a joint 4. provide compression, promote venous return prevent edema 5. shape stump before prosthetic |
| List the types of applications | figure eight, spiral, spiral-reverse, circular, recurrent |
| List different types of bandages | roller bandage, kerlex, stretch-net bandages, antiembolsim stockings (TEDS) |
| true or false The nurse must apply the stockings before the client gets out of bed or after the client been lying down for a while. state the rationale | true at least 15 minutes prevents pooling of fluids or blood in the legs, which increases the pressure from the stockings and alters their effects. |
| What is the PCD machine used for | To provide alternating pressure to the legs. they support circulation and are used primarily for clients immediately after surgery and for those with circulatory disorders |
| List the 3 PCD Machines | PCD , SCD, ISCD |
| A wide flat piece of fabric that is applied to support a specific body part or to hold a dressing in place | binders |
| List the 4 binders that can be used | arm sling, t-binder, breast binder, and abdominal binder |
| How do you apply an elastic bandage | applied with compression on the most distal point of the limb, with pressure gradually decreasing as the bandage is applied, moving up the limb. |
| Why would you use hypoallergenic tape? | holds a clients dressing in place, supports ankles, fractured ribs or fractured toes and allows ventilation and helps to prevent skin maceration |
| list why you would use montgomery straps? | if frequent dressing changes are needed and helps prevent skin irritation |
| What is the formal term for evaluating the status of an extremity encased in a bandage or a cast. | PNA Peripheral neurovascular assessment |
| What does CMS-ET stand for and describe it | color, motion, sensation, edema and temperature |
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rose graffagnini
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