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Orthopedic Study Flashcards - Domain 3
Q: What is the purpose of using A: To protect the skin and improve comfort
stockinette under a cast? under the cast.
Q: Which splint allows motion while A: Dynamic splint.
providing support for tendon injuries?
Q: What should be done if a patient A: Assess for neurovascular compromise
experiences numbness after cast and consider splitting the cast.
application?
Q: Which technique is used to prevent A: Windowing or padding bony
pressure points in casts? prominences.
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