CHAPTER 11



CHAPTER 11

Bandaging and Taping Techniques

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Adhesive tape continuously wrapped around a body part:

E, A A. provides excellent support.

(278) B. immobilizes the joint more effectively.

C. may cause constriction..

D. will leave more residue on the part when removed.

2. Which of the following would require an extra long six-inch elastic bandage?

E, A A. Ankle spica C. Hip spica

(263) B. Elbow Figure Eight D. Lower leg spiral bandage

3. Which of the following is not true of tearing tape?

M, K A. You should grasp the loose end between the thumb and index finger.

(269) B. You should use a twisting motion to tear the tape.

C. One hand moves away from the body and the other hand moves towards

the body when tearing the tape.

D. The torn edges should be straight when it is properly torn.

4. Of the following, which would you consider in adhesive tape application for

E, A joint support?

(278) A. Avoid continuous taping.

B. If possible, start taping with an “anchor” piece and end with “lock” strip.

C. Place the part to be taped in a stabilized position.

D. All of the above

5. Non elastic white adhesive tape is graded according to:

M, K A. the number of longitudinal and vertical fibers per inch of backing.

(266) B. its adhesive properties.

C. the winding tension.

D. its stretch ability.

6. Which of the following will help hold the tape securely to the skin?

E, A A. Pre-wrap C. Tape adherent

(267) B. Gauze D. Powder

7. To tape an extremity, place it:

E, A A. in a neutral position.

(278) B. in the position in which it is to be stabilized.

C. slightly flexed.

D. fully extended.

8. Where maximum support is desired, tape:

E, A A. over gauze. C. over pre-wrap.

(279) B. on powder. D. directly to the skin.

9. To remove adhesive tape:

M, A A. pull against gravity.

(269) B. pull the skin away from the tape .

C. pull against the direction of the hair growth.

D. pull all at once and get it over with.

10. When taping an ankle for chronic instability, the foot position should be:

E, A A. slightly plantarflexed. C. slightly everted.

(272) B. slightly dorsiflexed. D. neutral (at a 90° angle).

11. Bandaging and taping techniques offer which of the following functions:

E, A A. Provides compression to minimize swelling in an acute injury

(259) B. Decreases chance of injury when applied prophylactically

C. Provides additional support to an injured structure

D. All of the above

12. The closed basket weave taping technique is used to support the:

M, A A. arch. C. shin.

(272) B. ankle. D. knee.

13. Arch taping is used to help treat all of the following conditions except:

M, A A. arch sprain. C. turf toe.

(270) B. plantar fasciitis. D. shin splints.

14. Which of the following is the proper position of the knee for taping?

M, A A. Full extension C. Moderately relaxed

(275) B. Full flexion D. Hyperextension

15. If you are taping a wrist for a hyperextension injury, in what position would

D, A you place the wrist to begin the job?

(276) A. Slightly extended C. Neutral position

B. Slightly flexed D. None of the above

16. To apply an elastic bandage correctly:

M, A A. apply it with the body part in a relaxed position.

(261) B. start at the biggest circumference of the limb and work down.

C. allow for air circulation by leaving separations in the bandage.

D. apply pressure uniformly and firmly, but not too tightly.

17. To keep an elastic bandage from migrating and loosening:

M, A A. start at the proximal end and move distally.

(261) B. make a number of turns one on top of the other.

C. “dog ear” the bandage at the start.

D. use a few tight turns in the beginning.

18. The shoulder spica is used predominately for the:

M, A A. retention of wound dressings.

(264) B. support of a sternoclavicular sprain.

C. support of a fractured clavicle.

D. support of an acromioclavicular sprain.

19. When taping the elbow to prevent hyperextension, it should be positioned:

D, A A. with the elbow fully extended with the palm up.

(275) B. with the elbow at 90° of flexion with the palm up.

C. with the elbow at 90° of flexion with the palm down.

D. with the elbow fully extended with the palm down.

TRUE/FALSE

20. White adhesive tape comes in only 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) width.

E, K

(266)

21. Tape is normally graded according to its price and color.

E, K

(266)

22. When taping an ankle, it is desirable to place a pad with lubricant on it over the

E, A anterior ankle on the back of the heel to prevent tape cuts.

(272)

23. The more acute the angles on the body part being taped, the narrower the

M, K tape width that should be used.

(268)

24. When wrapping the extremities, circulation should be checked after the bandage

E, A is in place.

(261)

25. A spiral bandage is anchored at the proximal end of the limb and is

M, A wrapped proceeding downward in a spiral.

(261)

26. Athlete that are experiencing instability of a joint can be taped, and the

E, A problem will be solved.

(275)

27. Tape should be stacked on its side to prevent the top and bottom from being

E, A compressed.

(267)

28. A single length elastic bandage is 7 yards long and a double is 14 yards.

E, A

(261)

29. When one is taping an arch, have the athlete lie face down on the table.

E, A

(270)

30. Do not apply tape if the skin is cold or hot from a therapeutic treatment.

M, A

(279)

31. When one is taping to support an Achilles tendon, place the athlete in a seated

E, A position with the ankle/foot at a 90° angle.

(274)

32. When one is wrapping a contused hand, the fingers are held side by side so the

M, A anchor can be securely fastened around them.

(265)

33. To prevent irritation of the axilla during a hip spica padding should be used.

M, K

(264)

34. When an elastic bandage is about to be placed on a body part, the loose end

M, A extends from the bottom of the roll, the top of the loose end is placed on the

(261) body part, and the bandage is held in position to begin the unrolling around the

injured area.

35. When you are applying a hip spica for a groin strain, start the elastic bandage at

M, A the upper part of the thigh, move posterior to the hip and through the groin, pull

(263) up on the anterior side of the groin, then pull up and around to the lateral side of the hip and around the backside.

36. When applying an elastic wrap, each turn should overlap itself by at least ½, and

M, A the wrap should be applied while the athlete is contracting the involved

(261) muscle.

37. When cutting tape, it is best to cut on the uninjured side as not to aggravate the

M, A injury.

(269)

38. When taping the arch, start at the fourth metatarsal head and move toward the

M, A second.

(270)

39. Learning to tear tape properly and keeping the roll in the hand will increase

E, A the speed and improve the appearance of taping techniques.

(269)

40. When taping an ankle that has sustained an inversion injury, the stirrups should

D, A be pulled from the outside of the ankle towards the inside of the ankle.

(272)

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