Casts

What is a cast?

• A type of surgery

• A device for measuring bone density

• A hard bandage to prevent movement for healing

• A medical tool for checking temperature

Why do people need casts?

• For headaches

• After certain surgeries

• To improve athletic performance

• For stomach aches

What material is most commonly used for casts?

• Steel

• Wood

• Fiberglass

• Rubber

What is a waterproof cast?

• A cast that dissolves in water

• A cast made entirely of plastic

• A cast that can be worn in showers and pools

• A cast that changes color when wet

How does a fiberglass cast feel as it hardens?

• It becomes very cold

• It remains at room temperature

• It gets warm

• It vibrates

What should you do if the cast is itchy?

• Tap on the outside of the cast

• Apply ice

• Cut it open

• Soak it in water

How should a non-waterproof cast be kept during a bath?

• Completely submerged in water

• Covered with plastic bags sealed with rubber bands

• Exposed to steam

• Coated with a waterproof spray

What tool is used to remove a cast?

• A hammer

• A laser cutter

• A small electrical saw

• Scissors

What should you do if a non-waterproof cast or liner gets wet?

• Ignore it as it will dry on its own

• Call your doctor

• Apply a hairdryer on high heat

• Dry it with a heater

What is the appearance of skin after a cast is removed?

• Covered in blisters

• Pale, dry, or flaky

• Unchanged from before the cast was applied

• Tanned and muscular