Care of the Patient in a Cast exam 2024 with 100% correct answers
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Care of the Patient in a Cast
Institution
Care Of The Patient In A Cast
Advise pt that the plaster cast will feel ____ as it dries correct answerswarm
Instruct pt not to insert sharp objects (coat hangers or pencils) under the cast. why? correct answersThese may abrade the skin & lead to infection
Handling the new cast: Support wet cast w/flat of the hands or on ...
Advise pt that the plaster cast will feel ____ as it dries correct answerswarm
Instruct pt not to insert sharp objects (coat hangers or pencils) under the cast. why? correct
answersThese may abrade the skin & lead to infection
Handling the new cast: Support wet cast w/flat of the hands or on pillows. why? correct answersTo
avoids indentations that will cause pressure onunderlying skinds
Handling the new cast: Place cotton blankets or other absorbent material under the cast. why? correct
answersAids drying of cast.
Handling the new cast: Expose the cast to air as much as possible. why? correct answersAids drying of
cast.
Handling the new cast:Turn the pt frequently. why? correct answersAids drying of cast.
Handling the new cast: Use a cast dryer or hair dryer on warm (not hot) setting. why? correct
answersCirculates air over the cast
Handling the new cast: Do not apply paint, varnish, or shellac to the cast. why? correct answersPlaster is
a porous (Easily crossed or penetrated. pores) material that allows air to circulate to the skin.
Skin care for a pt on a cast correct answersTo decreases the chance of skin irritation or tissue injury
Skin care: inspect skin at edges of casat & underlying cast for what? correct answersFor erythema or skin
impairment
, Skin care: What do you used to remove plaster crumbs from skin? correct answersuse a washcloth
moistened w/warm water.
Skin care: use creams & lotion sparingly. why? correct answersThey may soften the skin & cause that cast
tostick to the skin
Skin care: apply waterproof material around perineal area. why? correct answersPrevent soiling of and
damage to cast and prevents skin impairment.
Skin care: Attend to pt's compliant of pain under the cast, particulary over bony prominences. why?
correct answersThis may indicate pressure on the skin
Skin care: if discomfort is not relieved by repositioning, report to physician. why? correct answersCast
pressure may need to be relieved by windowing or bivalving (cutting into halves).
Turning to any position is generally permitted as long as the integrity of the cast is not compromised & pt
is comfortable: do not turn by grasping the abductor bar. Why? correct answersIs not safe transport
Toileting for a long leg or hip spica case, used a fracture pan w/blanket roll or padding. Why? correct
answersTo provides support under the sm of the back.
Abd'l discomfort, cast may be "windowed" ( an opening cut into it). why? correct answersProvides relief
of abd'l distention or a prot for checking bladder distention
Mobilization of weight bearing correct answersweight bearing is at the discretion of the physician & amt
of weight bearing will be prescribed.
Mobilization: A cast shoe or a walking heel incorporate into a lower extremity cast. Why? correct
answersTo permits weight bearing w/o damaging the cast.
Prevention of neurovascular problems correct answersEstablish baseline measurements & assess
neurovascular status before cast application; palpate distal pulse; assess color, temp, & capillary refill of
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