Unit 13 - Cast, Splints

Question 1

a rigid, external immobilizing device

Answer 1

cast

Question 2

_____ _____ of paster or pliable thermoplastic materials may be used for conditions that do not require rigid immobilization, for those in which swelling may be anticipated, and for those who require special skin care

Answer 2

contoured splints

Question 3

_____ are used to provide support, control movement, and prevent additional injury. They are custom fitter to various parts of the body

Answer 3

Braces

Question 4

can a cast get wet

Answer 4

No

Question 5

should you cover a cast with plastic

Answer 5

No

Question 6

can you scratch or stick anything under a cast

Answer 6

No

Question 7

treat wounds to skin (before, after) the brace, splint, or cast is applied

Answer 7

before

Question 8

encourage movement of finger or toes every _____

Answer 8

hour

Question 9

the application of pulling force to a part of the body

Answer 9

traction

Question 10

Traction purposes:

• reduce muscle _____
• reduce, align, and immobilize _____
• reduce _____
• increase space between _____ _____

Answer 10

• spams
• fractures
• deformity
• opposing forces

Question 11

used as a short-term intervention until other modalities are possible

Answer 11

traction

Question 12

all traction needs to be applied in _____ directions

Answer 12

two

Question 13

3 types of skin traction

Answer 13

• buck’s extension traction
• cervical head halter
• pelvic traction

Question 14

Two types of traction: _____ & _____

Answer 14

skin & skeletal