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The nurse, in order to prevent the cast from chafing, will instruct the patient for home care to _______ the rough edges with adhesive tape.

hydrotherapy

petal

bivalve

splint

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy involves water treatment, not related to smoothing cast edges.

B. petal

Petaling is the technique of applying smooth strips of tape (usually in a petal shape) over rough edges to prevent skin irritation.

C. bivalve

Bivalving is when a cast is cut into two halves, typically to relieve pressure—not to smooth edges.

D. splint

A splint is a temporary immobilizing device, not related to the care of cast edges.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Move body parts rapidly through the movements.

Rapid movement can cause injury and discomfort. Movements should be slow and smooth.

B. Support extremities above and below joints.

Supporting both above and below the joint ensures joint stability and prevents strain or injury during passive ROM.

C. Stretch the body part just beyond the existing range of motion.

Passive ROM should stay within the current range. Forcing motion can cause pain or injury.

D. Continue moving body parts if muscle spasticity occurs.

If spasticity occurs, movement should stop. Forcing motion through spasms can increase injury risk.

A. dry and dirty. B. moist and pink. C. moist and white D. dry and greenish.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Dry and dirty

Skin under a cast is typically dry, flaky, and appears dirty due to the accumulation of dead skin cells and lack of exposure to air and water.

B. Moist and pink

Moist and pink skin suggests healthy, well-hydrated tissue, which is not typical after cast removal.

C. Moist and white

Moist and white skin may indicate maceration, which can occur under wet dressings, not a dry cast.

D. Dry and greenish

Green discoloration is not a normal finding and may suggest infection, which is not expected under a dry cast unless there were complications.

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The nurse, in order to prevent the cast from chafing, will instruct the patient for home care to _______ the rough edges with adhesive tape.

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