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Foundations of Casting

1. What material was first widely used for modern orthopedic casting in the 19th century?
A) Fiberglass
B) Plaster of Paris
C) Leather
D) Linen and Resin

2. Which ancient civilization is credited with some of the earliest documented use of splints for
fracture immobilization?
A) Greeks
B) Chinese
C) Romans
D) Egyptians

3. Who is often referred to as the "Father of Medicine" and contributed to early methods of
fracture management?
A) Andreas Vesalius
B) Mathijsen
C) Hippocrates
D) Galen

4. What was the major innovation in casting introduced in the mid-20th century?
A) Use of leather splints
*B) Fiberglass casting materials
C) Breathable cast liners
D) Wooden braces

5. The development of anatomically accurate fracture care techniques during the Renaissance
was influenced by which figure?
A) Vesalius
B) Mathijsen
C) Galen
D) Da Vinci

6. What is one primary responsibility of athletic trainers in casting?
A) Performing surgical fracture reductions
*B) Applying and maintaining casts under physician direction
C) Diagnosing fractures using radiographic imaging
D) Manufacturing casting materials

7. Which of the following is NOT a role of athletic trainers in casting?
A) Educating patients about cast care
B) Monitoring for post-casting complications
C) Prescribing rehabilitation exercises
D) Applying bivalve casts in emergency settings