What is the main difference between a cast & a splint?, Casts are non-circumferential; splints are circumferential., Cast are circumferential; splints are non-circumferential., Why are splints preferred for acute injuries?, They allow for swelling., They allow for delayed, unstable fractures., What is the purpose of immobilization in outpatient care?, Stabilize injuries, reduce pain, prevent further damage., Prevent pain and further injuries., What must be checked before applying any immobilization device?, Baseline neurovascular status., Baseline vital signs., Who performs post-application neurovascular reassessment?, RN or Provider., Provider only., What SmartPhrase can now be used for RN/Provider post-application documentation?, .PNEWMGCASTEXAM, .PNEWMEGCASTS, What must be in Epic before any patient prep for casts or splints?, A complete, signed provider order., A pended, verbal order., What should the provider's order include for immobilization device application?, Type, laterality, material, level of supervision., Referral directions to Garden Homes., What must all caregivers do if the provider's orders are unclear?, Escalate by asking clarifying questions., Ignore the order for the next caregiver., What can a medical assistant document to capture neurovascular status?, Objective neuro observations., Subjective neuro observations., When should a caregiver provide care outside of their home ministry? (e.g., hospitals), Anytime clearance is given., Never., Statement: "MA documents cap refill of 2 seconds.", Scope, Nope, Statement: "MA documents 'neurovascular status intact'.", Scope, Nope, Statement: "RN performs post-application neurovascular assessment.", Scope, Nope, Statement: "MA decides whether to remove a cast.", Scope, Nope, Statement: "Providers verifies fit before discharge.", Scope, Nope, Statement: "MA documents patient statement: 'My fingers feel cold.'", Scope, Nope, Statement: "MA determines whether swelling is clinically significant", Scope, Nope, Statement: "RN delegates splinting after assessing patient stability.", Scope, Nope, Statement: "MA documents 'circulation compromised.'", Scope, Nope, Statement: "MA applies splint under RN/provider delegation.", Scope, Nope

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