Author Question: You have applied a pressure dressing to the calf of a woman who suffered a deep laceration from a ... (Read 100 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You have applied a pressure dressing to the calf of a woman who suffered a deep laceration from a piece of broken glass. Which of the following actions should you take next?

a. Apply a splint.
b. Obtain a follow-up blood pressure reading.
c. Apply a tourniquet above the laceration.
d. Check CMS in the patient's foot.

Question 2

Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands bandaging?

a. Bandages are sterile gauze pads used to stop bleeding.
b. Bandaging material is used to secure a dressing in place.
c. Bandaging material must always be sterile.
d. After you apply a bandage, a dressing should always be put over it.