Exam Preview for 5415: Spinal Cord Injury: Splinting November 12, 2

Spinal Cord Injury: Splinting

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is an orthosis with no moving parts called? Dynamic Static Pre-fabricated Custom
2. What is the most common position the wrist is placed in for a resting hand splint? 30 degrees extension 30 degrees flexion 10 degrees extension 10 degrees flexion
3. What is an indication for using a wrist splint with a client with an SCI? Stabilize wrist Weak or absent wrist extension Support tabletop ADLs All of the above
4. What is the main goal of a short opponens splint? Thumb circumduction Thumb extension Thumb flexion Thumb stability
5. What is a good method for splint education? Quiz Teach back Teach nursing only Signs