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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Equipment and Devices

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What is the disadvantage of using elastic wrap for a patient’s residual limb?
  1. Light weight
  2. Does not allow daily wound inspection
  3. Inexpensive
  4. Can slip and form a tourniquet
Explanation
Answer: D - It can slip and form a tourniquet, which is a disadvantage of using an elastic wrap for a patient’s residual limb.

The advantages of elastic wrap are that they are light weight and inexpensive.

A rigid dressing has the disadvantage of not allowing a daily wound inspection. In case of an elastic wrap, it should be reapplied frequently so that wound inspection is possible on a daily basis.
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