Occupational Therapy Assistant

Category - Implementing Interventions

Ralph is an inpatient on the intensive care unit. He was admitted overnight with a diagnosis of acute right cerebrovascular accident (CVA) with left hemiplegia. What kind of splint does Ralph’s doctor order for him?
  1. Dorsal anti-spasticity ball splint
  2. Volar resting pan splint
  3. Volar thumb spica splint
  4. Dorsal wrist cock-up splint
Explanation
Answer: B. Ralph’s doctor orders a volar resting pan splint. A volar resting pan splint supports the hand, fingers, and wrist in a resting position. This prevents edema and contracture after the onset of a new secondary condition, such as hemiplegia.
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