Which bandage is used to support joints or hold dressings in place?

• A. Dressing bandage
• B. Tubular bandage
• C. Elastic wrap
• D. Gauze bandage

Answer: (B)

Tubular bandages are seamless fabric sleeves that slip over a joint or digit to provide gentle, uniform support while holding a dressing in place. Their tubular shape keeps dressings secure without bulky wrapping or pins, and they stay in position as you move. This makes them especially useful for small joints or fingers and toes where a snug, lightweight fit is preferred.

Dressing bandages are meant to secure a dressing but don’t offer the same continuous, form-fitting support. Gauze bandages are rolled wraps that can secure dressings but may loosen or bunch more easily and don’t provide a true sleeve around the limb. Elastic wraps give adjustable compression but can slip or loosen with movement and often require re-wrapping. The tubular bandage combines shaping, security, and ease of use, making it the best choice for supporting joints or keeping dressings in place.