Splint Quiz

Question 1

Identify and Explain the four phases of prehension

Answer 1

1.Reach

2.Pinch/Grasp/Carry

3.Manipulation

4.Release

Question 2

List 2 indications for cold therapy or cryotherapy. Give me an example of a diagnosis that might use a form of cryotherapy.

Answer 2

Static splint: no moving parts

Dynamic Splint: Moving parts

Progressive Splint: Increase range of motion

Question 3

List and explain three purposes of splinting, casting and orthotic devices

Answer 3

Immobilization, mobilization, restriction

Question 4

After softening thermoplastic material in hot water for splint fabrication, what should the OTA do next?

Answer 4

Cool thermoplastic until comfortable and safe for client to tolerate

Question 5

A client diagnosed with a right CVA exhibits left neglect and poor safety regarding his nonfunctional left hand. The OT fabricated a volar resting hand splint to help keep the client’s joints in a safe, functional position. The client’s wrist spasticity keeps causing the Velcro wrist strap to detach. Besides possibly fabricating a dorsal splint, which of the following is the best course of action for the OTA to remedy this problem?

Answer 5

Use a D-ring and longer wrist strap