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WorksheetsSIP 10: Casting, Pin site, Ortho appliances
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What solution is NOT recommended for cleansing pin sites during acute phase?
Chlorhexidine 0.1%
Normal Saline 0.9%
Methylated Spirit 70%
How often should the nurse change the dressing for clean and dry pin sites?
Daily
Twice a day
Twice a week
Every other day
What is the earliest sign of a pin site infection?
Purulent discharge
Erythema
Pain
Fever
During wound cleaning, you observed that appeareance of pin site as above. What is your most appropriate step handling this situation?
Apply antibacterial ointment only
Inform Dr immediately
Remove the crust
Leave the crust around pin site
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a fracture?
Swelling
Bruises
Deformity
Tingling sensation
Which type of full cast is suitable for a patella fracture?
Cylindrical full cast below knee to before toes
Cylindrical full cast above knee to before toes
Cylindrical full cast above ankle above knee
For a metatarsal fracture, which type of boots is recommended?
Long air cast boots
Short air cast boots
Your patient is being discharged with a lower limb full cast. What are the nursing education to provide patient and caregiver?
i) Do not put powder/ ointment inside the cast
ii) Do not scratch the skin
iii) Keep the cast dry
iv) Elevate affected limb above the heart
I,II and III
I, II and IV
II and III
All of the above
Which dressing product is most appropriate to use for pin site wound as shown in picture?
Mepilex Ag foam and gauze
Mepilex XT foam and Bactroban ointment
Kaltostat and Mepilex Ag foam
Primapore dressing and Crepe bandage
A 55-year-old woman admit with distal radius fracture. Dr decides to place her in a below elbow back slab. Which of the following is NOT the reason for casting this fracture?
Immobilize fracture to help in bone healing
Maintain bone alignment
Provide pain relief at the fracture site
Immobilize the joint above the fracture site
