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How to use natural materials as bandages
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. Which natural material is NOT a suitable option for a bandage?
A) Inner bark of Birch trees
B) Poison Ivy leaves
C) Plantain leaves
D) Sphagnum Moss
  • 2. What property makes sphagnum moss a good bandage material?
A) Absorbent and antiseptic
B) Provides a cooling sensation
C) Highly adhesive
D) Completely waterproof
  • 3. Before applying a natural bandage, what is the most important step?
A) Wrap the wound tightly
B) Ignore the wound and let it heal
C) Apply antiseptic cream (if available)
D) Clean the wound
  • 4. What property of honey makes it a suitable wound dressing?
A) Provides sun protection
B) Pain reliever
C) Antibacterial
D) Fast drying
  • 5. Which material is often used as an outer layer or to secure the bandage?
A) Mud
B) Flexible bark strips
C) Mashed berries
D) Spider webs
  • 6. Why should you avoid using brightly colored flowers directly on a wound?
A) They are too fragile
B) They lack medicinal properties
C) They attract insects
D) Potential allergic reactions
  • 7. What type of plantain leaf is best for bandages?
A) All plantain is bad
B) Water plantain
C) Broadleaf plantain
D) Narrowleaf plantain
  • 8. What is the best way to clean a plantain leaf before using it?
A) No cleaning is needed
B) Sterilize with fire
C) Wash it with clean water
D) Rub it on the ground
  • 9. Which of these indicates a plant bandage is NOT working and needs to be changed?
A) Slight discoloration of the bandage
B) Drying out of the bandage
C) Normal scabbing
D) Increased pain and swelling
  • 10. When using tree resin as a sealant, what is a crucial consideration?
A) It needs to be heated before application
B) Ensure you're not allergic
C) It will stain your skin permanently
D) Resin is not safe for skin
  • 11. What does 'demulcent' mean in the context of wound care?
A) Killing bacteria
B) Speeding up blood clotting
C) Soothing and relieving inflammation
D) Causing irritation
  • 12. Which of the following is NOT a method to make a natural bandage more effective?
A) Keeping the wound elevated
B) Adding honey
C) Applying motor oil
D) Layering with antiseptic leaves
  • 13. If using inner bark, what is important to consider?
A) Bark needs to be dried in the sun first
B) Take only small amounts and don't girdle the tree
C) Any bark will do
D) Remove all the bark from one side
  • 14. What should you do if the wound becomes infected despite using natural bandages?
A) Seek professional medical help
B) Apply more natural bandages
C) Ignore the infection, it will heal itself
D) Burn the infected area
  • 15. Which is a benefit of using natural bandages over synthetic ones?
A) Guaranteed sterility
B) Lower cost in all situations
C) Biodegradability in a wilderness setting
D) Stronger adhesive properties
  • 16. What type of environment favors the growth of sphagnum moss?
A) Sandy beaches
B) High alpine regions
C) Wetlands and bogs
D) Deserts
  • 17. What is a poultice in the context of wound care?
A) A type of stitching
B) A soft, moist mass of plant material applied to the skin
C) A strong antiseptic solution
D) A form of oral medication
  • 18. How often should you change a natural bandage?
A) At least once a day, or more if it gets wet or dirty
B) Only when it falls off
C) Once a month
D) Once a week
  • 19. What is the role of tannins in some plant-based bandages?
A) Accelerating wound closure
B) Soothing and moisturizing
C) Adding flavor
D) Astringent and antiseptic properties
  • 20. Which of the following materials is best used to keep a bandage in place?
A) Strips of cloth or flexible natural fibers
B) Glue
C) Nothing
D) Tape
  • 21. Which is NOT a sign that a natural bandage should be removed immediately?
A) Slight redness around the wound
B) Fever
C) Pus
D) Red streaks spreading from the wound
  • 22. Why is it important to avoid tightly binding a wound with a natural bandage?
A) Tight bandages are fine
B) To prevent sweating
C) To allow for proper circulation
D) To avoid damaging the bandage
  • 23. What's a good alternative to water for cleaning a wound when using natural bandages?
A) Urine
B) Saline solution (if available)
C) Vinegar
D) Alcohol
  • 24. Which of these considerations is most important when selecting a natural bandage material?
A) Using the largest plant available
B) Identifying the plant correctly to avoid poisonous species
C) The age of the plant
D) Finding the prettiest plant
  • 25. What is the main purpose of using a compression bandage?
A) To make it easier to see the wound
B) To reduce swelling
C) To sterilize the wound
D) To make the bandage more waterproof
  • 26. Which animal product, besides honey, can be used to treat wounds?
A) Dog saliva
B) Propolis
C) Fish scales
D) Bird feathers
  • 27. Why is it important to know local plants before using them as bandages?
A) To avoid allergic reactions and identify poisonous species.
B) Because foreign plants are superior.
C) All plants work the same.
D) To ensure the bandage is aesthetically pleasing.
  • 28. How can you create a makeshift compress with natural materials?
A) Cover the area in mud.
B) Burn herbs and rub the ashes in the area.
C) Soak a cloth or moss in cool water and apply to the wound.
D) Heat rocks and apply them to the area.
  • 29. What's the best way to prepare honey for use on a wound?
A) Dilute the honey with water.
B) Use raw, unpasteurized honey.
C) Boil the honey first.
D) Add sugar to the honey.
  • 30. What is a potential downside of using natural materials for bandages?
A) Increased risk of infection if not properly cleaned and maintained.
B) They are always less effective than commercial bandages.
C) They are too expensive.
D) They attract animals.
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