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What material did Hippocrates describe using for wrapping injured limbs?
What material did Hippocrates describe using for wrapping injured limbs?
- Plaster of Paris
- Wax and linen (correct)
- Wooden splints
- Bark and resin
Who was the first to use Plaster of Paris bandages according to the text?
Who was the first to use Plaster of Paris bandages according to the text?
- Antonius Matthysen (correct)
- Ancient Egyptians
- Hippocrates
- Dutch military surgeons
In which year did Plaster of Paris become commercially available?
In which year did Plaster of Paris become commercially available?
- 3000 BC
- 1931 (correct)
- 1852
- 350BC
Where is a SHORT LEG CAST typically located?
Where is a SHORT LEG CAST typically located?
What is the primary use of an ARM CYLINDER CAST according to the text?
What is the primary use of an ARM CYLINDER CAST according to the text?
Where is a MINERVA CAST typically located on a patient's body?
Where is a MINERVA CAST typically located on a patient's body?
What type of padding is needed for a plaster cast?
What type of padding is needed for a plaster cast?
Why is it important not to roll bandages over wrinkled dressings?
Why is it important not to roll bandages over wrinkled dressings?
What is the purpose of applying a bandage or binder?
What is the purpose of applying a bandage or binder?
Why should any bandage encircling an extremity be checked more frequently?
Why should any bandage encircling an extremity be checked more frequently?
What could happen if a bandage is too tight around an extremity?
What could happen if a bandage is too tight around an extremity?
When should patients be checked for comfort after applying a bandage or binder?
When should patients be checked for comfort after applying a bandage or binder?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of applying a cast?
What is the PRIMARY purpose of applying a cast?
What material is used to create a plaster of Paris cast?
What material is used to create a plaster of Paris cast?
What is the purpose of applying a stockinette before a plaster cast?
What is the purpose of applying a stockinette before a plaster cast?
What is a key advantage of using fiberglass casts over plaster of Paris casts?
What is a key advantage of using fiberglass casts over plaster of Paris casts?
What is the purpose of wrapping soft cotton around the injured area before applying a plaster cast?
What is the purpose of wrapping soft cotton around the injured area before applying a plaster cast?
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