NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FIRST AID
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Question
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Squeeze their finger nail to see if blood returns
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Yell at them for making a poor decision
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Ask if the bandage is too tight or too loose
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Pat them on the wound to make sure they don’t feel it
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Detailed explanation-1: -You can also use a safety pin, tape or a bandage clip. as soon as the bandage is on, ask if it feels too tight and check the circulation by pressing on a fingernail or a piece of skin until it turns pale. If the colour does not return straight away, the bandage may be too tight, so you should loosen it.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first thing to do is to elevate your leg. Usually with elevation and additional icing of your leg the swelling will go down and the dressing will not appear as tight. However if it continues to feel too tight, it is okay to unwrap the dressing. But do not remove it, as it is helping us control the bleeding.
Detailed explanation-3: -The bandage should be snug, but it should not cut off circulation. Check your toes (if the bandage is wrapped around your foot or ankle) or fingers (if it’s around your wrist). If they become purplish or blue, cool to the touch, or numb or tingly, the wrap is too tight and should be loosened.
Detailed explanation-4: -Wrap a longer piece of cloth around the limb and the wad of strips and tie the ends together. You want the pressure to be enough to stop the bleeding, but not so tight as to act as a tourniquet (completely cut off the blood supply to the area). As a tightness test, you should be able to fit your finger under the knot.