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FINAL ASSESSMENT:
Domain 3: Casting, Splinting and Orthopedic Appliances

1. Which casting material is more moldable and conforms better to body contours?
A. Fiberglass
B. Plaster
C. Thermoplastic
D. Carbon fiber

2. Which type of splint is most appropriate for distal radius fractures?
A. Volar wrist splint
B. Sugar-tong splint
C. Ulnar gutter splint
D. Thumb spica splint

3. When applying a short arm cast, what is crucial to avoid complications?
A. Wrapping tightly around the thumb
B. Ensuring the cast is lightweight
C. Padding bony prominences adequately
D. Applying waterproof padding only

4. Which type of cast is typically used for immobilizing the femur and hip?
A. Short leg cast
B. Long arm cast
C. Cylinder cast
D. Hip spica cast

5. Which method is recommended for removing a fiberglass cast safely?
A. Using heavy-duty scissors
B. Applying a chemical solvent
C. Using an oscillating cast saw
D. Heating the cast to soften it

6. Which technique is used to accommodate swelling in a circumferential cast?
A. Bi-valving the cast
B. Wrapping tighter with elastic bandage
C. Applying ice directly on the cast
D. Using a waterproof liner inside the cast