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Worksheetswebinar on neuro splinting
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which type of splint is best for immobilizing the hand and preventing contractures?
Static splint
Dynamic splint
Functional splint
Assistive splint
A dynamic extension splint is most appropriate for
Thumb abduction in CP
Wrist support
Facilitating finger extension
Stabilizing the elbow in fractures
An OT student is fabricating a splint. What should be the first step?
Trace the hand onto paper
Heat the thermoplastic in warm water
Evaluate the patient's muscle tone, sensation, and posture
Measure the limb using a tape
Which splint is typically used at night to reduce spasticity in stroke patients
Dynamic MCP extensor
Resting hand splint
Cock-up splint
Ulnar deviation splint
What should a therapist do if a patient reports pain while wearing a splint?
Ignore it if the splint fits
Reassess fit and pressure areas immediately
Tell them to wait 24 hours
Tighten the straps
Which of the following is considered an evidence-based guideline in neurological splinting?
Use splints as a sole intervention
Avoid splinting in young children
Apply splints full-time without breaks
Combine splinting with functional activity training
Which of the following is a modification used to enhance functional use in neuro conditions?
Gel ball
Universal cuff
Cervical collar
Hot pack
What condition is associated with the need for a shoulder subluxation splint?
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Stroke or hemiplegia
Spinal cord injury
Cerebral palsy in infants
