A Client Has a Cast That Extends from Below the Elbow

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client has a cast that extends from below the elbow to the palmar crease and is secured around the base of the thumb. The thumb is also casted. The nurse identifies this as which type of cast?

• A) Short arm cast
• B) Gauntlet cast
• C) Body cast
• D) Spica cast

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Definitions:

Invested Capital

The total amount of money invested into a company by shareholders and debtors, used to fund the company's operations and growth.

Residual Income

Income that remains after all costs and expenses, including a charge for capital, have been deducted.

Return On Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the net profit of the investment by its initial cost.

Cost Of Capital

Cost of capital represents the return rate that a company must achieve to maintain its market value, affecting its ability to invest in new projects or assets.