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Health
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Principles of Wound Dressing
MAPEH – Grade 9
Quarter 3 – Module 3

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Health
Quarter 3 – Module 3:
Principles of Wound Dressing
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of
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1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
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activities.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
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you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

Before we start, I would like to know how far you know about the Principles of
Wound Dressing. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the learning competency
Explains the principles of wound dressing H9IS-IIIc-d-40

And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Identify wound dressing principles

2. Explain wound dressing principles
Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this
module. See you and good luck!

Let Us Try
Twist It
Materials: pencil, paper

Instructions:

Arrange the scrambled letters in Column A to form words related

to injuries. Definition is provided in column B as your clues.

Column A Column B

_________________1. SINGDERS - a sterile cloth used to cover

wounds

_________________2. DOUNW - a cut in the skin

_________________3. SIONCINI - a cut caused by a knife

_________________4. NUCTUREP - a piecing wound caused by nails,

& other pointed objects

_________________5. RASIONAB - is caused by rubbing or scrapping

the Skin against a rough surface

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Guide Questions:

1. Are you familiar with the words or terms mentioned in the first activity?
Can you name them?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
2. Have you experienced any of the above mentioned injuries? Describe
the situation.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
3. What did you do? Do you think you did the right thing?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Let Us Study

In the past, wound care has not been well managed because of the
limited understanding of the healing process and its accurate application of
techniques. But today wound dressing principles have been developed to
provide the ideal way to do its work correctly.
Dressing is a piece of cloth that covers different types of wounds such
as cut, incision, abrasion, puncture and the like. Note that Its primary
function is to control the occurrence of microbial infection thus prevent the
injury from further damage. Its modes of actions vary according the kind of
wound occurrence, nonetheless it should work to serve its purpose with much
precautionary measures to prevent further damage as mentioned and even to
control bleeding.
To perform wound dressing with accuracy, below are the principles that
you need to follow:
1. Wash hands and wear gloves, if possible.
2. Unwrap the dressing as close to the wound as possible. Be sure not
to touch the wound.
3. Skin is not sterile. If the dressing slips over the victim’s skin while
you are trying to position it, discard and use a fresh one.
4. Place the dressing over the wound.
5. Use a dressing that is large enough to extend at least 1 inch beyond
the edges of the wound.

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 Let Us Practice
Time to Explain

Materials: Paper and Pen

Instructions:

Explain the Principles of Wound Dressing based from what you have
learned in the lesson.

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Let Us Practice More

In or Out: Write “In” if the statement talks about the principles
of wound dressing. Write “Out” if the statement does not talk
about principles of wound dressing.

_______1. It is a must to properly wash the hands before dressing a wound.

_______2. Pack wound tightly.

_______3. Fasten securely the dressing using any adhesive tape.

_______4. Place the dressing over the wound.

_______5. Wash hands before the procedure only.

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 Let Us Remember

1. Wounds if not well taken cared off could lead to a more disturbing problem.

2. Wound dressing principles include accurate application techniques that

promote wound healing.
3. Its primary function is to control the occurrence of microbial infection thus
prevent the injury from further damage.
4. A dressing is a piece of cloth, a sterile cloth that covers a wound to prevent
infection and or to stop bleeding.
5. In order to achieve the sole purpose of wound management and healing, the
principles of wound dressing should be in mind at all times following its
techniques.

Let Us Assess
Direction: Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following best explains the principle of wound dressing?

A. Would dressing principles include the accurate application of
techniques to promote wound healing.
B. Wound dressing principles answer the questions on wound
management and healing.
C. Wound dressing principles is commonly practiced by experts only.
D. Wound dressing principles cover the principle of wound healing.

2. This always come first when applying a dressing.

A. wearing gloves C. washing hands
B. C. unwrapping the dressing D. Washing the dressing

3. If body tissue or organs are exposed, you have to cover the wound with
a________.
A. Dressing that is adhesive B. Dressing with bandage
C. Dressing that will stick D. Dressing with an ointment

4. This is a must if ever a dressing slips over the victim’s skin.

A. Discard it B. continue using it C. wash it D. Keep it

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5. What will you use to secure a wound dressing?
A. Adhesive tape B. Bandage tape C. any of the above D. None of the
above

6. Wounds need to be cleaned primarily and at each dressing change.

A. True B. False

7. To prevent contamination of materials needed for wound treatment, it should be

well sterilized before use.
A. True B. False

8. Our skin is not sterile.

A. True B. False

9. Wounds if not well taken cared off immediately could lead to a more serious
damage.
A. True B. False

10. Which of the following is the primary function of wound dressing?

A. To prevent the wound from making marks on the skin
B. To prevent microbial infection
C. To prevent further damage
D. Both B and C

Let Us Enhance
On your Own: Make a simple list of your own principles of
wound dressing derived from the learnings acquired from the
lesson. (at least 5)

1.___________________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________________

4. __________________________________________________________________

5. __________________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Reflect

Congratulations! You have accomplished Lesson 3, got familiar with the

principles of wound dressing and you did a great job!

The importance of taking care immediately a wound with proper

procedure was clearly discussed with the different activities which will surely
help you in your day to day life together with your loved ones. Hope you will
always keep what you have learned from this module in your heart. God bless!

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1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. D
Let us Assess
1. In
2. Out
3. Out
4. In
5. Out
Let’s Practice More
The principles of wound dressing are sequence of
procedure which include accurate application techniques
that promote wound healing, thus control the occurrence
of any microbial infections.
Let’s Practice
1. dressing
2. wound
3. incision
4. puncture
5. abrasion
Let’s Try This
Answer Key
 References

Armstrong, D.G. (2020) Basic Principles of Wound Management. Retrieved

from https://teachmesurgery.com/skills/wounds/management/ on
June 16, 2020

Britto, E.J. (2019). Wound Dressings. Retrieved from

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470199/ on June 16, 2020

Doria, Jose P. et al., (2014) Physical Education and Health – Grade 9 Pasig
City, Philippines: Published by the Department of Education

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