Which of the Following Describes the Proper Application of an Occlusive

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the proper application of an occlusive dressing for an open chest wound?

• A) Trim the dressing so that it is the exact size of the wound.
• B) Use a porous material such as a 4" by 4" gauze pad.
• C) Tape the dressing securely on three sides.
• D) Tape the occlusive dressing on two sides only to create dual flaps for relief pressure build-up.

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