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Multiple-Choice Questions

Domain 3: Casting, Splinting and Orthopaedic Appliances

1. Which of the following is an advantage of fiberglass casting material over traditional plaster?
A. Faster setting time and greater durability
B. Easier to mold around bony prominences
C. More radiopaque on X-ray imaging
D. Less expensive than plaster

2. What is the primary purpose of using a stockinette when applying a cast?
A. To provide additional padding
B. To prevent skin irritation and improve comfort
C. To reinforce the cast structure
D. To make the cast waterproof

3. When applying a short-arm cast, the wrist should typically be positioned in which functional
position?
A. Full flexion
B. Slight extension with neutral ulnar deviation
C. Neutral wrist alignment
D. Full extension with radial deviation

4. A sugar-tong splint is commonly used to immobilize which type of injury?
A. Distal radius and ulna fractures
B. Midshaft humerus fractures
C. Tibial plateau fractures
D. Clavicle fractures

5. What is the primary difference between a splint and a cast?
A. A splint fully encircles the limb, while a cast does not
B. A splint is more durable than a cast
C. A cast fully encircles the limb, while a splint allows for swelling
D. A cast is removable, whereas a splint is permanent

6. When applying a long-leg cast, what position should the knee be placed in for proper
immobilization?
A. Full extension
B. Neutral alignment with the foot
C. 45 degrees of flexion
D. 15-30 degrees of flexion