Casting and 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 ...

What is an advantage of plaster over fiberglass? correct answersPlaster is more pliable and has a slower setting time over fiberglass, allowing more time to apply and produce less heat. What is the rule of thumb when casting an injured extremity? correct answersThe immobilization should include the joints proximal and distal to the injured area. List one thing that should be considered for aftercare of a cast or splint. correct answersReevaluate the extremity immediately after completing t...

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* - - 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...

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...

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...

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