A _______________ is an externally applied structure that holds ...

[crobinson2013]

A _______________ is an externally applied structure that holds musculoskeletal tissues in a specific position to permit healing of injuries or fractures or to align malpositioned tissues.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

For a thoracentesis, a client is usually placed:
 
  A. In a dorsal recumbent position
  B. Supine with the arms over the head
  C. In Sims' position on the affected side
  D. Sitting and leaning over a bedside table

[xthemafja]

Answer to Question 1

cast
A cast is an externally applied structure that holds musculoskeletal tissues in a specific position to permit healing of injuries or fractures or to align malpositioned tissues, as in clubfoot or congenital hip dislocation.

Answer to Question 2

D
D. Assist client in assuming the orthopneic position (an upright position with arms and shoulders raised and supported on a padded over-bed table).

[crobinson2013]

TYSM

[aliotak]

Great answer, keep it coming