Cast Syndrome Equipment Quiz

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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?

Antonius Matthysen (correct)

Ancient Egyptians

Hippocrates

Dutch military surgeons

In which year did Plaster of Paris become commercially available?

3000 BC

1931 (correct)

1852

350BC

Where is a SHORT LEG CAST typically located?

Below the knee to the foot Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of an ARM CYLINDER CAST according to the text?

Hold elbow, muscles/tendons, dislocation, and after surgery Signup and view all the answers

Where is a MINERVA CAST typically located on a patient's body?

Around the neck and trunk of the body Signup and view all the answers

What type of padding is needed for a plaster cast?

Cotton padding Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to roll bandages over wrinkled dressings?

To avoid compromising circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a bandage or binder?

To immobilize a body part Signup and view all the answers

Why should any bandage encircling an extremity be checked more frequently?

To monitor for circulation compromise Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if a bandage is too tight around an extremity?

Neurovascular damage may occur Signup and view all the answers

When should patients be checked for comfort after applying a bandage or binder?

30 minutes after application Signup and view all the answers

What is the PRIMARY purpose of applying a cast?

To provide stability to the injured area while it heals Signup and view all the answers

What material is used to create a plaster of Paris cast?

A white powder mixed with water to form a thick paste Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a stockinette before a plaster cast?

To provide a smooth, protective layer over the injured area Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using fiberglass casts over plaster of Paris casts?

Fiberglass casts are more resistant to water and moisture Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wrapping soft cotton around the injured area before applying a plaster cast?

To provide uniform compression and support to the injured tissue Signup and view all the answers

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