PEDS cast care and traction exam 2024 with 100% correct answers
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PEDS cast care and traction
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PEDS Cast Care And Traction
what would cause a child to have a cast? correct answersVariety of problem
Is the following statement True or False? Plaster casts dry faster than fiberglass casts. correct answersFALSE - plaster cast takes longer to dry than fiberglass
How long does it take plaster cast to dry? correct answe...
what would cause a child to have a cast? correct answersVariety of problem
Is the following statement True or False? Plaster casts dry faster than fiberglass casts. correct
answersFALSE - plaster cast takes longer to dry than fiberglass
How long does it take plaster cast to dry? correct answers24-48 hours
How long does it take a fiberglass cast to dry? correct answersa few minutes
What Pt Teaching should be done related to the placing a fiberglass cast:? correct answersFiberglass
creates a warm sensation underneath the cast as its it drying
how should a nurse handle either type of cast? correct answersuse palms and side hands underneath to
prevent indentations (don't have to worry about this much with fiberglass)
What does the focused assessment with cast care include? correct answers-Look at capillary refill
-Color of extremity - especially distal to cast
-Feel on cast for any hot spots - if one area is much warmer that's a strong indicator of infections
-Swelling after applications - can lead to poor circulation and pressure
-Frequent neurovascular checks
-Assess pain and movement
*Teaching (pgs. 815- 816 22-1)* correct answers
IN the first 48 hours after cast placement, what is important to do? correct answerselevate the extremity
above the heart
apply cold therapy for 20-30 min, 1-2 hrs off (repeat)
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