Compression

Question 0

produce low pressure at rest and high working pressure when the muscles expand. Produce both resting and working pressure. Most often used during exercise. Pt must have functional calf muscle - bandage not effective in a flaccid or inactive limb

Answer 0

short-stretch bandage

Question 1

Provides the greatest resting pressure and capable of applying 60-70mmHg - can extend 200% of their pre stretch length - used w pts who are immobile

Answer 1

Long-stretch bandages

Question 2

This type of bandage used most often to tx venous stasis ulcers

Answer 2

Multi-layered bandage