Taping Pop Quiz

Which type of tape can be difficult to conform to body contours?

• Non-elastic tape

• Elastic tape

• Cast tape

• Self-adherent tape

Generally, when applying non-elastic and elastic tape, what is the recommended overlap of each strip to prevent gaps?

• ⅛ of its width

• ¼ of its width

• ½ of its width

• ¾ of its width

Cast tape is commonly applied over all of the following materials EXCEPT:

• Gore-Tex padding.

• stockinet and soft cast padding.

• self-adherent wrap.

• pre-wrap material.

High-quality non-elastic tapes are manufactured with:

• 65 longitudinal fibers and 45 vertical fibers per square inch.

• 75 longitudinal fibers and 65 vertical fibers per square inch.

• 85 or more longitudinal fibers and 65 vertical fibers per square inch.

• 85 or more longitudinal fibers and 45 vertical fibers per square inch.

Which of the following sources represents the highest level of evidence?

• Systematic review

• Randomized controlled trial

• Meta-analysis

• Case-control study

Tapes are typically classified as being any one of the following EXCEPT:

• non-elastic.

• elastic.

• cast.

• non-adhesive.

Which of the following materials can be used to protect a blister or laceration during tape application?

• Foam or felt donut pad

• Hydrogel pad

• Skin lubricant

• Either a donut pad, hydrogel pad, or skin lubricant

Remove non-elastic and elastic tape from the skin with all of the following methods EXCEPT:

• taping scissors with a blunt end.

• liquid or spray tape removal solvents.

• tape cutters with a single-edged blade.

• two hands pulling perpendicular to the body.

General taping recommendations include:

• overlapping each strip of tape by at least ¼ of its width.

• applying non-elastic tape around a muscle belly.

• starting and ending each technique with anchor strips.

• varying roll tension throughout the taping technique.

The four components of a clinically relevant question are:

• patient population, intervention, evidence, and evaluation.

• patient population, condition, assessment, and conclusion.

• patient population, intervention, comparison, and outcome.

• patient population, expertise, comparison, and appraisal.