principles of casting

Question 1

T/F for casting should there be wrinkles

Answer 1

Flase..wrinkles =pressure sores

Question 2

T/F never end a cast or a splint in the middle of a long bone!

Answer 2

true

Question 3

casting should be places a jt above and below

Answer 3

yup:)

Question 4

plaster of paris is inexpenisve but no longer pratical why?

Answer 4

poor strength to weight ratio, too heavy, takes 24hrs to set

Question 5

fiberglass casting tape is better why

Answer 5

sets in 5mins, light weight, easy to apply

Question 6

before starting casting what should you do

Answer 6

get all equipment ready n set out! wear gloves cuz casting material gross

Question 7

why must the foot be incorporated into the cast

Answer 7

to even out weight bearing?

Question 8

the stockinette should be what the length of the anticipated cast

Answer 8

2.5x

Question 9

there should be no fingerprints in the cast this will potentiate cast sores. So what should u use instread

Answer 9

your palm of your hand

Question 10

you want to put the tape in cold water why

Answer 10

it slow

Question 11

when should you change the cast on an adult

Answer 11

6weeks

Question 12

when should you change a bandage on a neonate

Answer 12

7-14days

Question 13

you can change the bandage at first sight of what

Answer 13

lameness

Question 14

the px of a physeal frature decreases as what increases

Answer 14

as the type of # increases

Question 15

are cows are horses more sensetive to xylazine

Answer 15

cows are

Question 16

there should be strict stall rest for how long

Answer 16

4-5weeks