Casting splinting Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BESTQUIZZES COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan ...

2024 NSG 526 Exam 2 Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Verified *Orthotics* - CORRECT ANSWER-- Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? - CORRE...

what is the most serious complication from casting/splinting? correct answerscompartment syndrome what is compartment syndrome? correct answersBuildup of pressure within soft tissues that can impede or cut off blood supply to an injured extremity, causing permanent damage to muscles and nerves Typically follows an injury to a large bone (forearm, lower leg) More likely after a crush injury or arterial laceration what are all the potential complications from casting? correct answerscompar...

*Orthotics* - - Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? - 1. Support a painful joint 2. Immobilize 3. Protect healing or damaged tissue 4. Provid...

Orthopaedic Technologist Certification Exam: Casting & Splinting

*Orthotics* - - Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? - 1. Support a painful joint 2. Immobilize 3. Protect healing or damaged tissue 4. Provid...

2024 NSG 526 Exam 2 Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Verified *Orthotics* - CORRECT ANSWER-- Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? - CORRE...

*Orthotics* - ANSWER-- Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? - ANSWER-1. Support a painful joint 2. Immobilize 3. Protect healing or damaged tis...

*Orthotics* Correct Answer - Know the general categories to describe orthotics and the purpose of each type - Recommend orthotics for painful joints, tissue protection and immobilize for healing - Understand principle of splinting fewest joints possible - Describe appropriate angle of pull (90 degree) and rationale - Understand principles related to materials, fit, and safety What is the purpose for splinting? Correct Answer 1. Support a painful joint 2. Immobilize 3. Protect healing or...

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 Plast...

carotid - ANSWER large artery arising from the aorta of the heart to branch into the internal and external carotid arteries amalgam - ANSWER soft alloy mass containing mercury, which hardens in restoration amalgamation - ANSWER blending or pulverizing an alloy with mercury bonding agent - ANSWER used to unite some restorative agents to tooth surface and underlying materials protocol - ANSWER steps or method to follow stabilization - ANSWER condition of being fixed, steady, or firm...