When Handling a Freshly Applied Plaster Cast While Assisting a Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

When handling a freshly applied plaster cast while assisting a patient from stretcher to bed, the nurse should handle the cast using:

• A) fingertips and palms.
• B) palms only.
• C) fingertips and flat parts of fingers.
• D) palms and flat parts of fingers.

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Definitions:

Shortens

Decreases in length or duration.

Isotonic

Refers to a solution that has the same osmotic pressure as some reference solution, often implying exercises where muscle length changes under a constant load.

Rubber Tubing

A flexible tube made out of rubber, used for transferring liquids or gases in various applications.

Single-joint Exercise

A type of workout that engages and isolates one joint, focusing on a specific muscle group.