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purpose of cast care? correct answersproviding immobilization and monitoring proper alignment materials of cast care correct answersPOP, polyester and cotton, fiberglass, plastics Advantages of synthetic casts compared to POP correct answers1. dry/set quick so weight bearing in 60 min 2. li...

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Written Skills exam: cast care

purpose of cast care? correct answersproviding immobilization and monitoring proper alignment



materials of cast care correct answersPOP, polyester and cotton, fiberglass, plastics



Advantages of synthetic casts compared to POP correct answers1. dry/set quick so weight bearing in 60
min

2. lightweight

3. less bulky so reg clothes can be worn over

4. less likely to become indented

5. doesn't crumple at edges

6. can be put in water

7. foreign particles that enter can be flushed w/ water



Disadvantages of synthetic casts correct answers1. more expensive

2. cannot be molded as readily as POP, not as effective for mobilization of severely displaced fractures

3. rough surfaces so clothing snags, scratches furniture and could abrade skin on other extremity



cast application assistance correct answers1. assess neurovascular status and skin integrity- know all
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2. Administer ordered analgesics before application

3. remove clothing from body area and rings from fingers of affected limb

4. wash skin areas and dry to receive cast

5. stabilize/support limb appropriately during application

6. remove excess cast material from skin after application

7. document assessment and interventions

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