Fiberglass casts - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI Pediatrics Proctored Exam, PEDS ATI proctored review hand preference - CORRECT ANSWER all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts - CORRECT ANSWER -heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts - CORRECT ANSWER -light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min

Is it better to loosen or to remove a cast? correct answersLoosen What is used to remove a cast? correct answersCast cutters Before the doctor cuts off a patients' cast, the nurse should inform the patient that the cast cutters will not ______, but they do ______ and are fairly ______ and can get ______. correct answerstouch the skin; vibrate; loud; hot * Can an RN bivalve a cast? correct answers*** In our scope?? What are the main 2 types of casts? correct answersPlaster & fibergla...

hand preference - ️️all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts - ️️-heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts - ️️-light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min types of traction - ️️Skin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell

LPN 1032 FINAL EXAM REVIEW with ANSWERS 1. Besides pressure ulcers being a consequence of immobility, another complication that should be considered a priority is: a. hypostatic pneumonia. 2. Which of the following would be contraindicated for an immobile patient? a. Using therapeutic communication for expression of feelings b. Vigorous leg massage c. Moving the patient’s bed into the family room d. Asking the patient and family their favorite activities 3. On entering the patien...

hand preference - ANSWERall kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts - ANSWER-heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts - ANSWER-light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min types of traction - ANSWERSkin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell Skeletal traction Halo traction -cervical traction Halo: ensure wrench is readily available surgical intervention for scoliosis - ANSWER-realign (2 rods on either side of spine) -internal...

hand preference - CORRECT ANS all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts - CORRECT ANS -heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts - CORRECT ANS -light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min types of traction - CORRECT ANS Skin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell Skeletal traction Halo traction -cervical traction care for traction - CORRECT ANS -assess pin sites -ensure hardware is tight -ensure bed is in correct position

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 cre...

ATI PEDIATRICS PROCTORED/PEDIATRICS PROCTORED ATI EXAM LATEST EXAM 2024|ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS|100% GUARANTEED TO PASS!|ALREADY GRADED A+/BRAND NEW VERSION hand preference - ANSWER-all kids normally show hand preference by 1 year old plaster casts - ANSWER--heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts - ANSWER--light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min types of traction - ANSWER-Skin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell Skeletal traction Ha...

ter casts - ANSWER--heavy -not water resistant -dry in 10-72 hrs fiberglass casts - ANSWER--light weight -water resistant -dry in 15-20 min types of traction - ANSWER-Skin traction: -Buck -Bryant -Russell0 Skeletal traction Halo traction -cervical traction care for traction - ANSWER--assess pin sites -ensure hardware is tight -ensure bed is in correct position -ensure weights do not touch floor Halo: ensure wrench is readily available surgical intervention for scoliosis - ANSW...

What is an advantage of plaster over fiberglass? correct answersPlaster is more pliable and has a slower setting time over fiberglass, allowing more time to apply and produce less heat. What is the rule of thumb when casting an injured extremity? correct answersThe immobilization should include the joints proximal and distal to the injured area. List one thing that should be considered for aftercare of a cast or splint. correct answersReevaluate the extremity immediately after completing t...