An advantage to using a fiberglass cast instead of a plaster cast is that a fiberglass cast:
a. Is less expensive. c. Molds closely to body parts.
b. Dries rapidly. d. Has a smooth exterior.
ANS: B
A synthetic casting material dries in 5 to 30 minutes as compared with a plaster cast, which takes 10 to 72 hours to dry. Synthetic casts are more expensive. Plaster casts mold closer to body parts. Synthetic casts have a rough exterior, which may scratch surfaces.
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