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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Trauma

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All of the statements below are true of bandaging and dressing a wound except one. Which of the statements is false?
  1. Dressings are materials placed over a wound to control bleeding and additional contamination
  2. Occlusive dressings are designed to stop bleeding from the extremities
  3. Bandages are materials used to keep dressings in place
  4. If no sterile dressing is available, a clean towel, shirt, sheet, or similar material can be used
  5. Dressings placed directly on a wound should not be removed in order to determine whether bleeding has stopped
Explanation
Answer: B - All of the statements above are true of dressings and bandages except occlusive dressings are dressing designed to create an airtight seal. These are typically appropriate when an open wound penetrates a body cavity, such as the chest or abdomen. If a commercially available occlusive dressing is not available, a plastic bag or plastic wrap can be used as an alternative.
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