Patient and Parent Education for the Child Who Has a Synthetic

question 20

Multiple Choice

Patient and parent education for the child who has a synthetic cast should include

• A) Applying a heating pad to the cast if the child has swelling in the affected extremity
• B) Wrapping the outer surface of the cast with an Ace bandage
• C) Splitting the cast if the child complains of numbness or pain
• D) Covering the cast with plastic and waterproof tape to keep it dry while bathing or showering

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Definitions:

Ganglionic Axons

The long projections of neurons located in a ganglion, typically involved in transmitting signals either to or from the central nervous system.

Medial Ganglion

This term is not a recognized anatomical term within standard medical or biological contexts, hence considered NO.

Myopia

A vision condition also known as nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry while close objects are seen clearly.

Refractory Error

Refractive error is a common eye disorder involving inaccuracies in the focusing of light on the retina, leading to blurred vision, which can be corrected by glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.