7.
Which of the following statements is NOT a reason for application of a cast?
a. To correct deformities.
b. To hold bone fragments in reduction.
c.
8.
You are caring for a patient with a newly applied cast, which of the following
actions would be incorrect?
a. Expose the cast to air circulation.
b. Support the cast with plastic covered pillows.
c.
Handle the cast with your palms.
d. Cover the casted extremity.
9.
A patient's newly casted extremity feels cold and color does not return when the
blanching test is performed. This suggests ______________________________.
10.
"Petaling" is a technique used to ______________________________________.
11.
When turning a patient in a spice cast, the patient should be turned with the
____________________________________ side uppermost.
12.
List five purposes for the use of traction.
___________________________________________.
___________________________________________.
___________________________________________.
___________________________________________.
___________________________________________.
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