Step 3 » GENERAL learning environment Category C (C, C1)

For answer  A 

Cotton wool is very difficult to remove from the wound, therefore between the wound and the cotton wool must be placed a sterile gauze pad.

For answer  B 

In a dressing, the first thing that is applied directly on the wound is the sterile gauze pad.

Performing the dressing:

• apply over the wound a few sterile pads, in such a way that the surface of the wound is completely covered;
• over the sterile pads place a not too thick layer of cotton wool;
• bandage the wound. A correct bandage must respect the following rules:
  • to be made with gentle movements, without causing pain;
  • to cover entirely and uniformly the wound and an area of about 15 cm around it;
  • to not have excessively many layers of bandage;
  • to not be too tight so as not to hinder the blood circulation in the respective area.

For answer  C 

A sterile pad is needed. If we use any pad there is the possibility that microbes, bacteria, etc., may enter the body.

The correct answer is: B

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