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8. Patient education by athletic trainers typically includes guidance on:
A) Maintenance of cast hygiene and warning signs of complications
B) Proper nutrition during immobilization
C) Surgical options for fracture care
D) Advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis

9. In collaboration with other healthcare professionals, athletic trainers contribute to:
A) Designing innovative casting materials
B) Diagnosing chronic illnesses
C) Conducting orthopedic surgery
D) Developing individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans

10. Athletic trainers are particularly valuable in casting care because they:
A) Have exclusive access to advanced imaging technologies
B) Are skilled in recognizing early signs of neurovascular complications
C) Manufacture orthopedic braces
D) Perform surgical procedures on fractures

11. Which of the following injuries is a clear indication for casting?
A) Non-displaced, stable radial fracture
B) Open fracture
C) Severe infection at the injury site
D) Compartment syndrome

12. Why is casting contraindicated in cases of severe swelling?
A) It increases fracture stability
B) It risks causing compartment syndrome
C) It prevents bone healing
D) It delays rehabilitation

13. Which condition would most likely require splinting instead of casting during initial
treatment?
A) Displaced femoral shaft fracture
B) Mild ligament sprain
C) Significant swelling associated with a closed fracture
D) Healed fracture with no residual swelling

14. Patients with which of the following conditions may require additional monitoring if
immobilized with a cast?
A) Diabetes
B) Migraine headaches
C) Seasonal allergies
D) Nearsightedness