Casting & Splinting exam 2024 with 100% correct answers
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Course
Casting & Splinting
Institution
Casting & Splinting
Bi-valving correct answersInvolves cutting the cast as for removal, and slightly separating edges with a cast splitter. Used when causing discomfort but NOT compromising NV status.
Uni-valving correct answersInvolves making a single cut in the cast. Used when causing discomfort but NOT compromis...
Bi-valving correct answersInvolves cutting the cast as for removal, and slightly separating edges with a
cast splitter. Used when causing discomfort but NOT compromising NV status.
Uni-valving correct answersInvolves making a single cut in the cast. Used when causing discomfort but
NOT compromising NV status.
Valving should be used if..... correct answers....surgery is in the near future.
....pt is uncomfortable, but NV status is intact.
Cast padding, AKA correct answersWebril
Plaster casts are made from.... correct answers....rolls of dry muslin that have been coated with CALCIUM
SULFATE.
Temperature of H20 used: correct answers-Warmer increases the heat given off by plaster.
-Affects setting time
-Cold water takes longer to set
Setting correct answersFeels hard in 10-15mins.
Truly takes 24-48hrs.
Advantages of Fiberglass correct answers-Ligher
-More comfortable
-More durable (less likely to need repair/replacement)
-More radioluscent
-More water resistant (padding still gets wet)
----> MORE EXPENSIVE :\
, Cast removal correct answersMark on cast.
Avoid cutting over bony prominences.
Making cuts on opposite sides.
Retract, don't drag the saw.
Use spreader tool, then bandage scissors for padding.
Windowing a cast correct answersAllows monitoring of underlying wounds.
Diagram area before applying cast. After applying, carefully cut window utilizing wide margins. Margin of
padding left to protect window'ed skin. Padding reapplied over window'ed area, cast shell placed back
on, held in place w/ACE wrap.
Cast shoes correct answersTX: toe fx's, to cover WB'ing LE casts, some stable, non-displace foot fx's, ex.
5th MT proximal tip fx
Removable appliance w/rigid bottom that prevents foot from flexing during walking/WB'ing.
Munster cast correct answersAKA supracondylar cast: Limits supination and pronation of arm w/out
completely preventing flx/ext of elbow.
Applied in manner of long arm cast, but cast is extended just above distal biceps. Once hardened, prox
portion is trimmed around elbow jt. Pt compliance is crucial, bc movement cast allows. Helps prevent
stiffness, but immob is still important.
Delbert cast correct answersShort leg cast. Prevents lateral movement, allows DF/PF. Applied then
trimmed away from anterior and posterior ankle and heel.
Dehne cast correct answersAKA three-finger spica cast: used to tx navicular fx's. Section that covers the
thumb, separate section enclosing index and middle fingers.
Gauntlet cast/thumb spica correct answersFx's/dislocations of MC's and phalanges. Short cast that
extends from above the wrist to cover part of the palm of the hand. Often has an extension to control 1
or more of the digits.
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