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For answer  A 

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

For answer  B 

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

Performing the dressing:

• a few sterile pads are applied over the wound, in such a way that the surface of the wound is completely covered;
• over the sterile pads a not too thick layer of cotton wool is placed;
• the wound is bandaged. A correct bandage must follow the following rules:
  • to be done with gentle movements, without causing pain;
  • to completely and evenly cover 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 kind of pad there is the possibility for microbes, bacteria, etc. to enter the body.

The correct answer is: B

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