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not water-resistant so must not get wet, skin problems can occur correct answersHeavy plaster cast type we don't want to use if a severe fx correct answersSynthetic Lighter, water-resistant, does not soften when wet, diminishes skin problems, porous correct answersSynthetic NSG assessment ...

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not water-resistant so must not get wet, skin problems can occur correct answersHeavy plaster cast



type we don't want to use if a severe fx correct answersSynthetic



Lighter, water-resistant, does not soften when wet, diminishes skin problems, porous correct
answersSynthetic



NSG assessment correct answersv/s Q10 minutes post sx

Pulses: Check pulses distal to the injury & assess for circulation

Color: Check injured extremity for pink, brisk, capillary refill

Temperature: Check extremity for warmth

Swelling: Check for increase in swelling

Pain: Monitor for severe pain not relieved by analgesics

Report abnormal findings promptly!



compartment syndrome correct answersmay occur which results in permanent damage (swelling & >
pressure occurs within a limited space, presses on & harms function of blood vessels, nerves &/or
tendons in that compartment) = irreversible (emergency)



5 Ps correct answersPallor, Pain, Pulse, Parenthesis, & Paralysis! = indications department syndrome may
be occurring



If ________ cast gets wet, dry with __________ on ____________ correct answersIf fiberglass cast gets
wet, dry with hair dryer on cool setting



After-cast care correct answersWash skin gently

Apply baby powder, cornstarch or baby oil

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