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HEALTH 9
Activity Sheet
Quarter 3 –MELC 3
PRINCIPLES OF WOUND DRESSING

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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HEALTH 9 - Principles of Wound Dressing
Activity Sheet No. 3
First Edition, 2021

Published in the Philippines

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Region 6 – Western Visayas

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Introductory Message

Welcome to Health 9!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Escalante City and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western Visayas
through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible
adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Health 9 Learning Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the leaching-learning
activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) with minimal or no
face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be made available to the learners
with the references/links to ease the independent learning.

For the learner:

The Health 9 Learning Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning
even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with meaningful and
engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and
understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer the assessments. This
will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.

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 Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
Name of Learner: _____________________ Grade and Section: _____________
Date: ___________________

HEALTH 9 ACTIVITY SHEET

Principles of Wound Dressing

I. Learning Competency with Code

Explains the principles of wound dressing. (H9IS-IIIc.d-40)

II. Background Information for Learners

Wounds

A wound is a break in the continuity of a tissue in the body. It may be closed in which
there is no break or damage in the skin. It is also called hematoma or contusions. A wound
may also be an open wound in which there is a break in the skin.

Kinds of Open Wounds

1. Puncture is a piercing wound

caused by nails, needles and
other pointed objects.

Source: https://www.firstaidforfree.com/first-aid-for-puncture%20wounds/

2. Abrasion is caused by rubbing,

or scraping the skin against a
rough surface

Source: https://galnet.fandom.com/wiki/ABRASIONS_AND_ITS_TYPES

3. Incision is a cut caused by

rubbing or scraping the skin
against a rough surface.

4. Laceration is a blunt breaking

or tearing of soft tissues Source: Learners Material in Physical Education & Heath 9 page 347
usually resulting from
mishandling tools and other
accidents.

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 5. Avulsion is a forceable tearing Source: https://uvahealth.com/services/plastic-surgery/laceration-repair

or partial tearing away of

tissues.

Source: https://www.orthobullets.com/hand/6061/ring-avulsion-injuries

How do you manage wounds?

A. For management of hematoma, we use the mnemonic RICE:

1. Resting the injured part
2. Ice application
3. Compression
4. Elevation

B. First Aid for Open Wounds with Severe Bleeding

1. Wear gloves and remove or cut clothing as necessary to expose wounds.
2. Control bleeding by applying direct pressure.
3. Elevate the injured part above the heart except for eye injury and wounds with
embedded object.
4. Cover wound with sterile dressing and bandage.
5. Care for shock.
6. Consult a physician immediately.

Dressing is a piece of sterile cloth that covers a wound to prevent infection and/or to stop
bleeding.

Techniques in Applying a Dressing

1. Wash hands and wear gloves, if possible.

2. Unwrap the dressing as close to the wounds 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.
6. If body tissues or organs are exposed, cover the wound with a dressing that will
stick.
7. Then secure the dressing with a bandage or adhesive tape.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Learners Material in Physical Education & Heath 9 pages 344-348

https://www.firstaidforfree.com/first-aid-for-puncture%20wounds/
https://galnet.fandom.com/wiki/ABRASIONS_AND_ITS_TYPES
https://uvahealth.com/services/plastic-surgery/laceration-repair
https://www.orthobullets.com/hand/6061/ring-avulsion-injuries
https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/antibacterial-dressing-material.html

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IV. Activity Proper

Activity 1: Sequence Me!

Directions: Arrange the following steps in applying wound dressing. Use letters A to G
in proper order of sequence of the steps in applying wound dressing.

_______1. Place the dressing over the wound.

_______2. If body tissues or organs are exposed, cover the wound with a dressing
that will stick.

_______3. Wash hands and wear gloves, if possible.

_______4. Then secure the dressing with a bandage or adhesive tape.

_______5. Unwrap the dressing as close to the wounds as possible. Be sure not to
touch the wound.

_______6. Use a dressing that is large enough to extend at least 1 inch beyond the
edges of the wound.

_______7. 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.

Activity 2: List Me!

A. Directions: List down some materials at home or at school that can be used as
dressings. Write them in the box. Include their uses. Do this in your answer
sheet.

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B. Guide Questions:

1. Why should we use dressings on wounds?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_________________________.

2. Can we use cloth as a dressing? Why? Why not?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
________________________.

3. Why is it necessary to apply proper techniques in applying wound dressing?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________.

Rubrics

Criteria 5 4 3 2

Accuracy of All information is Almost all Much of the Not much of the
Content true and correct information is information is information is
true and true and true and correct
correct correct

Accuracy of All material is Almost all Much of the Not much of the
materials true and correct materials are materials is materials is true
true and true and and correct
correct correct

Grammar and No grammatical 1-3 4-6 7 or more

spelling error and/or grammatical grammatical grammatical
misspelled errors and/or errors and/or errors and/or
words. misspelled misspelled misspelled
words words words

Total Score 25

V. REFLECTION
Do this on a separate sheet of paper.
As a student, I have learned that wound dressing is important because ___________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________.

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B. Guide Questions.
1. We need to use dressing on wounds because it provides the most optimum conditions
for wound healing while protecting the wound from infections.
2. Yes, we can use cloth as a dressing if there is no available gauze because it will also
cover the wounds and secure it not to get infected. Also, it is versatile and is used to
protect open wounds.
3. It is necessary to apply proper techniques in applying wound dressing to be able to
avoid further bleeding and avoid more damages as possible. Also, to prevent discomfort
and restricted blood flow.
Activity 2: List Me! Activity 1:
Scissors – use to cut materials like gauze pad, plaster, Sequence Me
clothing and any other materials that need immediate
1. D
access.
2. F
Cotton – used to stop or prevent bleeding from minor 3. A
injuries. 4. G
5. B
Betadine – used on the skin to decrease risk of infection.
6. E
Used also as treatment to wounds
7. C
Gauze Pad – used as a temporary absorbent dressing
over wounds.
Plaster – used to secure the gauze pad that covers and
protects the wound
VI. ANSWER KEYS
____________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
I will apply ________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
I realized that ______________________________________________________________