Cast care

Question 1

The 5 Ps

Answer 1

Pain
Pallor
Parasthesia
Pulse
Paralysis

Question 2

How should we touch the cast for the first 24 hours

Answer 2

with our palms since plaster is still wet

Question 3

should be placed on the sides of a plaster cast for the first 24 hours

Answer 3

Ice

Question 4

Best way to dry a plaster cast in the first 24 hours

Answer 4

Air dry

Question 5

Cast should not be rested on….

Answer 5

Hard surface or sharp edge

Question 6

Ways to decrease edema with a cast on

Answer 6

Elevate and rest on a SOFT pillow

Question 7

Priority response if the client reports pain under the cast

Answer 7

N/V check

Question 8

2 priority assessment of a cast

Answer 8

Circulation

Breakthrough bleeding

Question 9

How to mark breakthrough bleeding

Answer 9

Circle bleeding site

Date and time it on cast

Question 10

How is most pain relieved

Answer 10

Elevation
Ice pack
Analgesics

Question 11

If the pain is not relieved think…

Answer 11

Compartment syndrome

Question 12

MC type of cast

Answer 12

Fiberglass

Question 13

Advantage of fiberglass

Answer 13

Lightweight
waterproof
WB status
Stronger