Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the code given below:

List - I (Body Part)	List - II (Width of Bandage)
A. Chest	1. 5 cm
B. Thigh	2. 8 - 9 cm
C. Head	3. 10 - 15 cm
D. Wrist	4. 6 - 8 cm

1. A

   A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

2. B

   A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

3. C

   A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

4. D

   A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2

Appeared in: UPPSC 2022

Explanation

• The fundamental principle of bandaging is to match the bandage width to the size and contour of the body part.
• The chest, being the largest area listed, correctly matches with the widest bandage (10-15 cm) for adequate support and coverage.
• The thigh, a large cylindrical part of the lower limb, requires a wide bandage (8-9 cm).
• The head requires a medium-width bandage (6-8 cm) to securely wrap around the skull without slipping.
• The wrist is a smaller joint that requires a narrow bandage (5 cm) to allow for flexibility and prevent bulkiness.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: This option incorrectly matches the chest with a 5 cm bandage, which is far too narrow, and the thigh with a 10-15 cm bandage, which is excessively wide for a limb.
• Option C: This option incorrectly assigns a medium-width bandage (8-9 cm) to the chest and the narrowest bandage (5 cm) to the head, both of which are inappropriate for the size of these body parts.
• Option D: This option incorrectly suggests using a medium bandage (6-8 cm) for the chest and the narrowest bandage (5 cm) for the thigh, which would provide inadequate support for these large body areas.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Selection of appropriate bandage width for different body parts as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Using the correct bandage width is crucial for patient safety and therapeutic effectiveness. A bandage that is too narrow can act as a tourniquet, restricting circulation and potentially causing tissue damage.
• A bandage that is too wide can be difficult to apply securely, may slip, and can be unnecessarily bulky, restricting the patient's movement and comfort.
• Nurses must always perform a neurovascular assessment (checking color, temperature, sensation, movement, and capillary refill) distal to the bandage after application to ensure circulation is not compromised.

How to Approach the Question

• For matching questions, first analyze the two lists to understand the relationship being tested. Here, it's body part size versus bandage width.
• Identify the extremes in each list. In List I, the 'Chest' is the largest part and the 'Wrist' is one of the smallest. In List II, '10-15 cm' is the widest and '5 cm' is the narrowest.
• Make the most obvious matches first. Match the largest body part (Chest) with the widest bandage (10-15 cm), so A matches with 3. Match the smallest part (Wrist) with the narrowest bandage (5 cm), so D matches with 1.
• Now, look at the options. Only one option starts with A-3 and ends with D-1.
• Confirm the remaining matches (Thigh with 8-9 cm, Head with 6-8 cm) based on relative size to be certain.
• Select the option that contains all the correct pairings.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Selection of appropriate bandage width for different body parts.
• Stem keywords: Match List, Body Part, Width of Bandage, Chest, Thigh, Head, Wrist
• Lead-in keywords: select the correct answer

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Reference Book

E6 Nursing Fundamentals Potter Perry 12e Part 6 p. 132-134