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ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
[Show more]ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
[Show more]The purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following: 
 -:- 1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms 
 2) immoblize a joint or part of the body 
 3) reduce a fracture or dislocation 
 4) treat joint pathology 
How many lbs can you use for skin traction? 
 -:- 5-7 lbs 
Skeletal traction allows...
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Add to cartThe purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following: 
 -:- 1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms 
 2) immoblize a joint or part of the body 
 3) reduce a fracture or dislocation 
 4) treat joint pathology 
How many lbs can you use for skin traction? 
 -:- 5-7 lbs 
Skeletal traction allows...
What cast has the arm at 90°, elbow flexed to 90° hand facing forward palm down. 
 -:- Airplane cast 
What cast has the arm at 90°, elbow flexed to 90° hand facing forward palm down. 
 -:- Airplane cast 
Fracture @the distal tibia the the growth plate and travels above or superior to the growth ...
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Add to cartWhat cast has the arm at 90°, elbow flexed to 90° hand facing forward palm down. 
 -:- Airplane cast 
What cast has the arm at 90°, elbow flexed to 90° hand facing forward palm down. 
 -:- Airplane cast 
Fracture @the distal tibia the the growth plate and travels above or superior to the growth ...
Bi-valving 
 -:- Involves cutting the cast as for removal, and slightly separating edges 
with a cast splitter. Used when causing discomfort but NOT 
compromising NV status. 
Uni-valving 
 -:- Involves making a single cut in the cast. Used when causing 
discomfort but NOT compromising NV status. ...
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Add to cartBi-valving 
 -:- Involves cutting the cast as for removal, and slightly separating edges 
with a cast splitter. Used when causing discomfort but NOT 
compromising NV status. 
Uni-valving 
 -:- Involves making a single cut in the cast. Used when causing 
discomfort but NOT compromising NV status. ...
Transverse & Oblique fractures 
 -:- Transverse: right angle (simple fx) direct blow 
 Oblique: angled, likely to displace, twisting force 
Stress/Butterfly/Avulsion fractures 
 -:- Stress: crack in bone (March fx) 
 Butterfly: comminuted fx- 2 fragments on each side of central fragment 
 Avulsion: ...
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Add to cartTransverse & Oblique fractures 
 -:- Transverse: right angle (simple fx) direct blow 
 Oblique: angled, likely to displace, twisting force 
Stress/Butterfly/Avulsion fractures 
 -:- Stress: crack in bone (March fx) 
 Butterfly: comminuted fx- 2 fragments on each side of central fragment 
 Avulsion: ...
What to report to surgeon regarding fx 
 -:- -Location 
 -Open/closed 
 -Type of fx 
 -Anatomical alignment 
 -Angulation- degree 
 -Neurovascular status of limb 
Surgical hand washing procedure 
 -:- -Examine skin for damage 
 -Nail pick to clean under nails 
 -Sterile scrub brush 
 -One arm at a ...
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Add to cartWhat to report to surgeon regarding fx 
 -:- -Location 
 -Open/closed 
 -Type of fx 
 -Anatomical alignment 
 -Angulation- degree 
 -Neurovascular status of limb 
Surgical hand washing procedure 
 -:- -Examine skin for damage 
 -Nail pick to clean under nails 
 -Sterile scrub brush 
 -One arm at a ...
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