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Spinal Cord Injury: Splinting

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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