Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding
Joel W. Beam
4th Edition
,Table of Contents
Chapter 01 Tapes, Wraps, Braces, and Pads 1
Chapter 02 Facility Design for Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding 7
Chapter 03 Foot and Toes 11
Chapter 04 Ankle 16
Chapter 05 Lower Leg 21
Chapter 06 Knee 26
Chapter 07 Thigh, Hip, and Pelvis 31
Chapter 08 Shoulder and Upper Arm 36
Chapter 09 Elbow and Forearm 41
Chapter 10 Wrist 46
Chapter 11 Hand, Fingers, and Thumb 51
Chapter 12 Thorax, Abdomen, and Spine 56
Chapter 13 Protective Equipment and Padding 61
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Test Bank - Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding, 4th Edition (Beam, 2022)
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 PTS: 1 TOP: Taping
2. Generally, when applying non-elastic and elastic tape, what is the recommended overlap of
each strip to prevent gaps?
A. 1/8 of its width
B. 1/4 of its width
C. 1/2 of its width
D. 3/4 of its width
ANS: C PTS: 1 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 PTS: 1 TOP: Taping
4. An individual 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 PTS: 1 TOP: Wrapping
5. The NCAA and NFHS require that all exposed nonpliable brace and pad surfaces be
covered with a minimum of:
A. 1/4 inch slow-recovery, open-cell foam.
B. 1/2 inch slow-recovery, open-cell foam.
C. 1/4 inch slow-recovery, closed-cell foam.
D. 1/2 inch slow-recovery, closed-cell foam.
ANS: D PTS: 1 TOP: Bracing
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Test Bank - Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding, 4th Edition (Beam, 2022)
6. Which type of brace design is manufactured for a specific individual 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 PTS: 1 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 PTS: 1 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 PTS: 1 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 PTS: 1 TOP: Taping
10. General taping recommendations include:
A. overlapping each strip of tape by at least 1/4 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 PTS: 1 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 PTS: 1 TOP: Wrapping
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