Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following statements does not reflect a benefit of using compression bandages after surgery?
  1. They prevent the re-accumulation of lymphatic fluid.
  2. They enhance the efficiency of the muscle and joint pumps.
  3. They ensure proper healing.
  4. They can be configured so that the patient can easily remove the bandage after it is applied.
Explanation
Answer − D − The statement that does not reflect a benefit of using compression bandages after surgery is: “they can be configured so that the patient can easily remove the bandage after it is applied.” In fact, one of the advantages of using compression bandages is that they can be configured so that the patient cannot remove the bandage afterwards.
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