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6 Casts Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Casts, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: Padding beneath a cast should be tight to keep the cast from shifting.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
Choose one
1 point

A patient has a freshly injured limb with substantial swelling. Which initial approach is generally safer?

  1. A

    Apply a tight circumferential cast to limit swelling.

  2. B

    Apply a splint and reassess for casting as swelling subsides.

  3. C

    Use minimal padding so the cast can be molded closely.

  4. D

    Press fingertips firmly into the setting cast to shape it.

03
Written response
1 point

During the first few days after receiving a cast, how should a patient position the limb when possible to help reduce swelling?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

When preparing a limb for casting, padding should protect the skin without being .

05
Choose one
1 point

While shaping a setting cast, which technique helps avoid creating pressure indentations?

  1. A

    Press the fingertips firmly into the setting cast.

  2. B

    Use the palms to mold the setting cast.

  3. C

    Remove padding to make the cast fit more closely.

  4. D

    Press hard at one point to create a firm indentation.

06
Choose all
1 point

A patient is reviewing routine cast-care instructions before going home. Which instructions should the patient follow? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Keep the cast clean and dry.

  2. B

    Loosen or trim the cast yourself if it feels uncomfortable.

  3. C

    Follow the care team's instructions about weight-bearing.

  4. D

    Follow the care team's instructions about follow-up appointments.

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: Once a cast feels firm, a patient can begin bearing weight on it without checking with the care team.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Written response
1 point

A patient has a lower-limb cast that leaves the toes exposed. Which body part should the patient gently move?

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient notices that a cast has become unusually loose. The patient should report this change to the .

10
Choose one
1 point

Which assessment should be performed immediately before and after applying a cast to help detect changes in the limb below it?

  1. A

    Assess distal color, temperature, capillary refill, sensation, movement, and—when appropriate—pulse.

  2. B

    Check the patient's pain score only.

  3. C

    Inspect skin color only.

  4. D

    Check whether the cast feels firm.

11
Choose all
1 point

A patient with a lower-limb cast asks which new symptoms should prompt urgent medical attention because they could indicate a blood clot or another serious complication. Which symptoms should the patient report? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    New calf pain.

  2. B

    New calf swelling.

  3. C

    Sudden chest pain.

  4. D

    Sudden shortness of breath.

  5. E

    Mild itching with no other symptoms.

  6. F

    Dry skin near the cast edge.

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient with an arm cast reports increasing pain that is not relieved by prescribed measures, new tingling, and difficulty moving the fingers. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Reassure the patient that these symptoms are expected until the cast is removed.

  2. B

    Advise the patient to seek urgent medical assessment.

  3. C

    Tell the patient to insert a thin object to check for swelling.

  4. D

    Tell the patient to wait until the next scheduled appointment.

13
Open ended
1 point

A patient with a cast says the skin underneath is itchy and asks whether they can slide a ruler inside to scratch it. What should you advise, and why?

14
True or false
1 point

A normal pulse below a cast is enough by itself to rule out a developing cast-related problem. True or false?

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Written response
1 point

Which three categories of distal function should be assessed immediately before and after cast application? Enter them in this order: circulation, sensation, then motor function.

16
Choose one
1 point

Which routine instruction helps prevent cast damage and skin irritation?

  1. A

    Rinse the cast briefly each day to remove dust.

  2. B

    Keep the cast clean and dry.

  3. C

    Apply lotion under the cast edge every morning.

  4. D

    Cover the cast with damp cloths to reduce itching.

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient has a lower-limb cast. Which new symptom or symptom combination warrants urgent medical attention because it may indicate a blood clot or another serious complication?

  1. A

    Mild itching with no other symptoms

  2. B

    Calf pain and swelling, or sudden chest pain or shortness of breath

  3. C

    Dry skin near the cast edge

  4. D

    Temporary stiffness in an uninjured joint

18
Choose one
1 point

A patient with a new cast wants to reduce swelling during the first few days. Which advice is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Keep the limb hanging down and avoid moving exposed digits.

  2. B

    Elevate the limb above heart level when possible and gently move exposed fingers or toes.

  3. C

    Insert a soft object under the cast if the limb feels itchy.

  4. D

    Walk on the cast to help it set.

19
Written response
1 point

What should a patient follow to determine whether it is safe to bear weight on a cast? Enter the two-word source of guidance.

20
Choose one
1 point

During the first few days after receiving a cast, which advice can help reduce swelling and support movement and circulation?

  1. A

    Keep the limb hanging down and avoid moving exposed fingers or toes

  2. B

    Elevate the limb above heart level when possible and gently move exposed fingers or toes

  3. C

    Insert a soft object under the cast if it feels itchy

  4. D

    Walk on the cast to help it set