Bracing, and Padding 4th Edition Joel W. Beam
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,Chapter 1: Tapes, Wraps, Braces, and Pads
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following materials can be used to protect a blister or laceration during
tape application?
A. Foam or felt donut pad
B. Hydrogel pad
C. Skin lubricant
D. Either a donut pad, hydrogel pad, or skin lubricant
ANS: D
TOP: Taping
2. Generally, when applying non-elastic and elastic tape, what is the recommended
overlap of each strip to prevent gaps?
A. ⅛ of its width
B. ¼ of its width
C. ½ of its width
D. ¾ of its width
ANS: C
TOP: Taping
3. Remove non-elastic and elastic tape from the skin with all of the following methods
EXCEPT:
A. taping scissors with a blunt end.
B. liquid or spray tape removal solvents.
C. tape cutters with a single-edged blade.
D. two hands pulling perpendicular to the body.
ANS: D
TOP: Taping
4. A patient has sustained an inversion ankle sprain. What type of wrap will provide
adjustable compression in the control of swelling?
,A Elastic wrap
B. Cloth wrap
C. Self-adherent wrap
D. Elastic wrap or self-adherent wrap
ANS: D
TOP: Wrapping
5. The NCAA and NFHS require that all exposed nonpliable brace and pad surfaces be
covered with a minimum of:
A. ¼ inch slow-recovery, open-cell foam.
B. ½ inch slow-recovery, open-cell foam.
C. ¼ inch slow-recovery, closed-cell foam.
D. ½ inch slow-recovery, closed-cell foam.
ANS: D
TOP: Bracing
6. Which type of brace design is manufactured for a specific patient and commonly used
to protect an existing injury?
A. Off-the-shelf prophylactic
B. Off-the-shelf functional
C. Custom-made prophylactic
D. Custom-made functional
ANS: D
TOP: Bracing
7. All of the following are examples of hard, high-density padding EXCEPT:
A. viscoelastic polymer material.
B. thermoplastic material.
C. polycarbonate material.
D. casting material.
ANS: A
TOP: Padding
,8. A baseball batter is struck in the upper arm with a fastball. A custom-made,
thermoplastic pad is made for protection. What type of material should be applied to
the inside surface of the pad to prevent irritation and additional injury?
A. Cotton
B. Soft, low-density foam
C. Felt
D. Moleskin
ANS: B
TOP: Padding
9. Tapes are typically classified as being any one of the following EXCEPT:
A. non-elastic.
B. elastic.
C. cast.
D. non-adhesive.
ANS: D
TOP: Taping
10. General taping recommendations include:
A. overlapping each strip of tape by at least ¼ of its width.
B. applying non-elastic tape around a muscle belly.
C. starting and ending each technique with anchor strips.
D. varying roll tension throughout the taping technique.
ANS: C
TOP: Taping
11. The application of a 2 inch elastic wrap is most appropriate for the:
A. foot and toes.
B. foot and ankle.
C. ankle and lower leg.
D. lower leg and knee.
ANS: A
TOP: Wrapping
,12. One method to prevent migration and slippage of an elastic wrap is to place a
doubled-over strip of tape in a(n) ____________________ position directly on the
skin and apply the wrap over it.
A. anterior-to-posterior
B. medial-to-lateral
C. transverse
D. longitudinal
ANS: D
TOP: Wrapping
13. What type of wrap is applied over a sock and used in a prophylactic manner to
provide mild support to the ankle?
A. Elastic
B. Cloth
C. Self-adherent
D. Cast
ANS: B
TOP: Wrapping
14. Which type of brace would be applied postoperatively to control range of motion?
A. Off-the-shelf prophylactic
B. Functional
C. Custom-made prophylactic
D. Rehabilitative
ANS: D
TOP: Bracing
15. All of the following are commonly used to reduce joint range of motion EXCEPT:
A. taping.
B. wrapping.
C. bracing.
D. padding.
ANS: D
TOP: Padding
,16. Thermoplastic materials used in the construction of custom-made pads should be
heated at temperatures from ____________________ to ____________________ to
become pliable for molding.
A. 100°F, 120°F
B. 120°F, 140°F
C. 150°F, 170°F
D. 170°F, 190°F
ANS: C
TOP: Padding
17. Cast tape is commonly applied over all of the following materials EXCEPT:
A. Gore-Tex padding.
B. stockinet and soft cast padding.
C. self-adherent wrap.
D. pre-wrap material.
ANS: D
TOP: Taping
18. Which type of tape can be difficult to conform to body contours?
A. Non-elastic tape
B. Elastic tape
C. Cast tape
D. Self-adherent tape
ANS: A
TOP: Taping
19. High-quality non-elastic tapes are manufactured with:
A. 65 longitudinal fibers and 45 vertical fibers per square inch.
B. 75 longitudinal fibers and 65 vertical fibers per square inch.
C. 85 or more longitudinal fibers and 65 vertical fibers per square inch.
D 85 or more longitudinal fibers and 45 vertical fibers per square inch.
ANS: C
TOP: Taping
,20. When caring for and cleaning most types of braces, you should avoid:
A. washing soft brace materials in cold water with mild detergent.
B. drying neoprene materials on low heat in a dryer.
C. rinsing rigid brace frames with clean, fresh water.
D. air-drying brace straps and liners.
ANS: B
TOP: Bracing
21. Which of the following represents acceptable taping technique and does not
commonly result in skin irritations such as blisters and lacerations?
A. Gaps in the tape
B. Wrinkles in the tape
C. Direct contact of the tape with skin
D. Inconsistent roll tension
ANS: C
TOP: Taping
22. When using different wrapping techniques, you should avoid using tape to:
A. provide compression to reduce effusion and swelling when treating and rehabilitating
injuries.
B. provide support and reduce range of motion when preventing, treating, and
rehabilitating injuries.
C. secure pads when preventing and treating injuries.
D. secure dressings when treating wounds.
ANS: A
TOP: Taping
23. What does proper removal of semirigid cast tape require?
A. Taping scissors
B. Cast saw and spreaders
C. Unwrapping
D. All of these options
ANS: D
TOP: Taping
,24. When applying elastic wraps, what is the recommended overlap of each successive
turn of the wrap?
A. ⅛ of its width
B. ¼ of its width
C. ½ of its width
D. ¾ of its width
ANS: C
TOP: Wrapping
25. Which of the following statements concerning open-cell foam is true?
A. Air is not allowed to transfer from cell to cell.
B. Open-cell foam is commonly used as a liner in the construction of custom-made pads.
C. Open-cell foam regains its original shape quickly following impact.
D. Open-cell foam has adequate shock-absorbing qualities.
ANS: B
TOP: Padding
26. The paradigm of evidence-based medicine is based on all of the following EXCEPT:
A. best available evidence.
B. clinician expertise and experience.
C. patient goals, values, and preferences.
D. publication date of the study or review.
ANS: D
TOP: Evidence-Based Medicine
27. Which of the following sources represents the highest level of evidence?
A. Systematic review
B. Randomized controlled trial
C. Meta-analysis
D. Case-control study
ANS: C
TOP: Evidence-Based Medicine
, 28. The four components of a clinically relevant question are:
A. patient population, intervention, evidence, and evaluation.
B. patient population, condition, assessment, and conclusion.
C. patient population, intervention, comparison, and outcome.
D. patient population, expertise, comparison, and appraisal.
ANS: C
TOP: Evidence-Based Medicine
29. To evaluate and appraise the evidence in determining its value to clinical practice,
one should ask all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Are the results of the study valid?
B. Was the study conducted at a reputable institution?
C. What are the actual results?
D. Are the findings clinically relevant to my patients?
ANS: B
TOP: Evidence-Based Medicine
30. Evidence-based practice consists of five progressive steps. What is the correct order
of the steps?
A. Develop a clinically relevant question, search for the best evidence, evaluate and
appraise the evidence, implement the evidence into clinical practice, and evaluate the
effects of the interventions on patient outcomes.
B. Develop a clinically relevant question, search for the best evidence, implement the
evidence into clinical practice, monitor the effects of the interventions, and evaluate
and appraise the evidence.
C. Search for the best evidence, evaluate and appraise the evidence, develop a clinically
relevant question, implement the evidence into clinical practice, and monitor the
effects of the interventions.
D. Search for the best evidence, develop a clinically relevant question, evaluate and
appraise the evidence, implement the evidence into clinical practice, and evaluate the
effects of the interventions on patient outcomes.
ANS: A
TOP: Evidence-Based Medicine