Deck 8: Wrapping and Taping

Question 1

Select only the applicable steps to be performed when applying a medial collateral ligament tape job.

A) Apply anchor strips above and below the knee by lightly encircling the thigh and lower leg.
B) Apply a longitudinal strip laterally that runs the length to each anchor strip.
C) Apply a longitudinal strip medially that runs the length to each anchor strip.
D) Apply multiple, overlapping strips that run an anteromedial direction to a posterolateral direction.
E) Reverse the application of the spiral strips between caudal to cephalic.
F) Leave the patella exposed, free of tape.
G) Conclude the tape job with a patella-locking strip.

Answer 1

Apply anchor strips above and below the knee by lightly encircling the thigh and lower leg.
Apply multiple, overlapping strips that run an anteromedial direction to a posterolateral direction.
Reverse the application of the spiral strips between caudal to cephalic.
Leave the patella exposed, free of tape.

Question 2

Select only the CORRECT statements about the use of Kinesio tape.

A) Muscle is usually placed in a shortened state in preparation for application of the Kinesio tape.
B) Kinesio tape has been supported in evidence-based research to change strength gains following application with healthy subject following a treatment.
C) Kinesio tape is latex-free and 100% cotton fabric with body heat.
D) There are no physical or chemical differences between the colors of Kinesio tape.

Answer 2

Kinesio tape is latex-free and 100% cotton fabric with body heat.
There are no physical or chemical differences between the colors of Kinesio tape.

Question 3

When performing a hip spica wrapping technique, what is the most appropriate supply to use?

A) ½-inch adhesive tape
B) 3-inch double length elastic bandage
C) 3-inch elastic bandage
D) 6-inch elastic bandage
E) 6-inch double length elastic bandage

Answer 3

6-inch double length elastic bandage

Question 4

When performing a shoulder spica, which of the following statements is true?

A) The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the unaffected side and then should be carried around the back
B) The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the unaffected side and then should be carried around the front
C) The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the affected side and then should be carried around the back
D) The bandage should be anchored around the upper arm on the affected side and then should be carried around the front
E) The bandage should be anchored around the chest and then wrapped around the affected arm

Question 5

The technique demonstrated in this diagram would be the most appropriate for which of the following injuries?

A) Injury to the middle deltoid
B) Rotator cuff injury
C) Shoulder dislocation
D) Sprain of the acromioclavicular joint
E) Injury to the coracobrachialis

Question 6

What would be the most appropriate width of tape when taping a ballerina for an extensor hallicus longus injury?

A) ½-inch tape
B) ¼-inch tape
C) 1 ½-inch tape
D) 2-inch tape
E) 3-inch tape

Question 7

Which of the following rules for tape application is correct?

A) Do not overlap tape
B) Do not use continuous taping with elastic tape
C) Tape all joints in full extension
D) Allow tape to fit the natural contour of the skin
E) Apply tape directly to the skin after applying a hot pack

Question 8

When performing a width arch support taping technique, which of the following statements is true?

A) Begin at the navicular and pull tape medial to lateral
B) Begin at the navicular and pull tape lateral to medial
C) Begin just above the metatarsal arch and pull tape medial to lateral
D) Begin just above the metatarsal arch and pull tape lateral to medial
E) Begin at the navicular and continually pull tape in a circular motion around the entire foot

Question 9

When applying tape for a knee hyperextension, the overlapping, multiple strips are layered in what format?

A) Spica
B) X strips
C) Longitudinal strips
D) Horizontal strips
E) Checkrein strips

Question 10

What is the scientific basis of using prewrap under adhesive tape when taping the ankle joint?

A) Research supports the use of prewrap decreases chaffing to the underlying skin.
B) Research supports the use of prewrap increases the tensile strength of adhesive tape.
C) Research supports the use of prewrap creates a shearing force between the surface of the skin and the adhesive tape.
D) Research supports the use of prewrap extends the effectiveness of the adhesive tape application in controlling motion longer.
E) Research supports the use of prewrap eliminates the need to use skin lubricant.

Question 11

What is the proper patient positioning for taping the Achilles tendon?

A) Prone with foot slightly dorsiflexed
B) Prone with foot slightly plantarflexed
C) Prone with foot in neutral
D) Supine with foot fully plantarflexed
E) Supine with foot fully dorsiflexed

Question 12

When taping for a medial collateral ligament sprain, how can it be ensured that the knee stays in a slightly flexed position?

A) Have the patient seated with leg hanging off edge of table
B) Have the patient prone
C) Have the patient standing using a heel lift
D) Have the patient place the heel of the injured leg on top of the uninjured foot
E) Have the patient perform a ¼ squat

Question 13

Which of the following is incorrectly listed as a component of patellar orientation?

A) Lift
B) AP orientation
C) Glide
D) Tilt
E) Rotation

Question 14

Where was the Kinesio taping technique developed?

A) China
B) England
C) Australia
D) United States
E) Japan

Question 15

When taping for a bruised hand and using padding, what step must be performed to ensure the padding stays in place?

A) Repetitive encircling strips through the hand.
B) X strips from the wrist to the metacarpals.
C) 1/2 inch tape strips laced through the webbing of the fingers that run to the wrist anchor strip.
D) Checkrein strips
E) Spica strips

Question 16

What taping technique is used to help provide additional protection for a sprained thumb?

A) Orthoplast splint
B) Figure-eight strip(s)
C) Spica strip(s)
D) Horizontal strips over the thumb
E) Checkrein strip(s)

Question 17

What is the premise of using Kinesio taping?

A) It is therapeutic, activating neurological and circulatory systems with movement.
B) It is structurally supporting.
C) It is more economical than using traditional adhesive tapes.
D) It is less giving with greater tensile strength than traditional adhesive tapes.
E) It is more clinically evidence-based than traditional adhesive tapes.

Question 18

When taping for plantar fasciitis using Kinesio taping techniques, how does the application of the longitudinal strips differ from the application of the traditional adhesive tapes?

A) Application of the longitudinal strips runs transverse, rather than the length of the foot.
B) Application of the longitudinal strips is identical to the application of the traditional adhesive tapes.
C) Application of the longitudinal strips do not overlap, or criss-cross.
D) Application of the longitudinal strips border the outer perimeter of the foot.
E) Application of the longitudinal strips create a basket-weave with the transverse strips.

Question 19

When taping for a low back strain using Kinesio taping techniques, what position should the patient be in when applying the three strips?

A) Standing upright
B) Bent forward
C) Lateral bend to affected side
D) Prone on a table
E) Supine on a table

Question 20

What pathology of the shoulder is being addressed in the figure?

A) Acromioclavicular separation
B) Bicipital tendon impingement
C) Shoulder instability
D) Shoulder impingement
E) Deltoid strain