Chapter 19

Multiple Choice Questions – Answers

1. Reasons for applying a bandage can include:

A Protecting a wound
B Support of soft tissues
C Prevention of self-mutilation
D All of the above [True]
E None of the above
The correct answer is D. There are several reasons why a bandage might be applied
including: protecting a wound, preventing self-mutilation and interference, supporting
soft tissues (muscle or ligament) in sprains and strains, stopping bleeding (pressure
bandage), preventing contamination, reducing swelling (cold bandage or pack) and
holding a dressing in place.

2. State the layer in a bandage that is in contact with the skin of the animal:
A A Primary layer [True]
B B Top layer
C C Secondary layer
D D All of the above
The correct answer is A. The primary layer is also known as the contact layer and is in
contact with the skin before the secondary layer is applied and then finally the top layer
to hold the other layers in place.

3. Identify which of the following reasons is not an aim of bandaging:

A Limiting movement in the case of broken bones or tissue damage
B Prevent the animal interfering with the area under the bandage
C Makes the animal look cool with coloured bandages [True]
D Stays on for the required amount of time
E Look neat but will do the job until professional help is reached
The correct answer is C. Making the animal look ‘cool’ is not an aim of bandaging
whereas all the other answers are.

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4. Identify the factors that may indicate a problem with a bandage:
A Smells coming from the bandage
B Animal discomfort
C Interference or self-mutilation to try and remove the bandage
D All of the above [True]
E None of the above
The correct answer is D. All the factors listed can indicate a problem with the bandage,
along with the bandage being wet/soiled and also the animal being generally unwell as
this can indicate systemic infection.

5. Identify the method that should be used to apply a bandage:

A Circular fashion
B Concentric fashion
C Spiral fashion [True]
D Haphazard fashion
The correct answer is C. A bandage should be applied in a spiral fashion to prevent
development of pressure rings on the skin. Pressure rings happen when a bandage is
applied in a circular manner or the bandage has slipped from its original position on the
limb to lie as rings over one area. A tight bandage can cause fluid to build up in the
tissues and prevent its proper flow. To make sure a bandage is not applied too tightly, it
should be possible to easily slip two fingers under the edge of the bandage.