FOOTHILL COLLEGE
Wound Packing
Candidate Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Examiner Name and Signature: _________________________________________________________
Time Started: __________ Time Ended: __________ Points: _____/10 PASS/FAIL (Circle One)
| Points Possible | Points Awarded | |
| Exposes injury by opening or cutting clothes | 1 | |
| Remove excess blood from wound (preserve clots) | 1 | |
| Locates source of bleeding, holds direct pressure with gloved hand | 1 | |
| Packs gauze into wound without releasing pressure over bleeding, using finger over finger technique. Keeps material clean throughout process | 1 | |
| Applies Direct Pressure for three minutes | 1 | |
| Positions Patient Properly, Apply O2 Therapy | 1 | |
| Reassess the wound to ensure that bleeding has stopped; leaves the gauze in place if bleeding is controlled. Verbalizes that if there is continued bleeding, the gauze may be reconfigured in the wound or additional gauze may be used. | 1 | |
| Applies a pressure dressing over the bandage to secure it in place. | 1 | |
| Initiates steps to prevent heat loss from the patient. | 1 | |
| Indicates the need for immediate transportation. | 1 |
Points Possible: 10 Total Points Awarded_______________
Critical Criteria
● Did not apply a high concentration of oxygen
● Did not control hemorrhage using correct procedures in timely manner
● Did not indicate need for immediate transportation
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