DHA Cast Technician exam questions
Casting and splinting techniques, materials, complications and patient care.
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DHA Cast Technician exam at a glance
- Exam code
- CTE5862
- Questions
- 100 MCQs
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Pass mark
- 50%
- Fee per attempt
- USD 180 (about AED 660)
- Result
- Pass or fail, no score
From the DHA CBT Guideline, Sep 2026. Delivered by Prometric; three attempts in total across the UAE authorities. Full DHA exam guide.
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How should a setting plaster cast be handled to avoid pressure points?
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Which technique reduces the risk of burns when removing a cast with an oscillating saw?
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The Cast Technician exam in every GCC country
| Regulator | Exam | Format | Pass mark | Fee per attempt | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Dubai | Cast Technician (CTE5862) | 100 MCQs in 2 hours | 50% | USD 180 (about AED 660) | DHA questions → |
| DOH Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra | DOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Written + oral/OSCE | Pass / fail only | Not published | DOH questions → |
| MOHAP Northern Emirates - Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | MOHAP licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based | Not published | Not published | MOHAP questions → |
| SHA Emirate of Sharjah | SHA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Set at assessment | Not published | Not published | SHA questions → |
| SCFHS Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | SCFHS licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 200 MCQs, 240 min | 500-560 of 800 | Not published | SCFHS questions → |
| QCHP State of Qatar | QCHP licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 3 hrs | 50-65% | Not published | QCHP questions → |
| NHRA Kingdom of Bahrain | NHRA licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Prometric CBT | Not published | Not published | NHRA questions → |
| OMSB Sultanate of Oman | OMSB licensing exam Regulator-wide format | Computer-based OC exam | Not published | Not published | OMSB questions → |
| Kuwait MOH State of Kuwait | Kuwait MOH licensing exam Regulator-wide format | 150 MCQs, 170 min | 60-70% | Not published | Kuwait MOH questions → |
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Try 15 free Cast Technician questions with answersDifferent from the samples on this page - each with a full explanationStart →What the Cast Technician exam covers
The published blueprint for this exam breaks into 7 domains and 40 testable sub-topics. Our bank covers every one of them - here is the full map, so you can see exactly what you are expected to know.
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Fractures~15%6 topics
- Bones and joints of the upper and lower limb
- Fracture patterns: transverse, oblique, spiral, comminuted, greenstick
- Distal radius fractures: Colles and Smith
- Scaphoid and metacarpal fractures
- Pediatric growth plate injuries: Salter-Harris
- Peripheral nerves at risk from casts
Casting Materials~12%5 topics
- Plaster of Paris: setting, drying and strength
- Synthetic fibreglass and polyester casts
- Exothermic reaction and burn prevention
- Stockinette, padding and protective layers
- Water temperature and material handling
Cast Application Techniques~18%7 topics
- Below-elbow and above-elbow casts: landmarks
- Below-knee and above-knee casts: ankle position
- Padding technique over bony prominences
- Three-point moulding principle
- Position of safety for the hand
- Cast wedging to correct angulation
- Avoiding indentations and pressure points
Splints and Immobilisation Devices~12%5 topics
- Backslabs for acute swollen injuries
- Sugar-tong and ulnar gutter splints
- Volar wrist and thumb spica splints
- Bivalving and splitting casts
- Walking boots and functional braces
Complications and Patient Monitoring~18%6 topics
- Neurovascular observations
- Compartment syndrome: recognition and first actions
- Pressure sores under casts
- Venous thromboembolism with lower limb immobilisation
- Volkmann ischemic contracture
- Skin problems: maceration and allergy
Cast Removal and Equipment Safety~10%5 topics
- Oscillating cast saw: mechanism and technique
- Preventing saw burns and lacerations
- Cutting lines and bony prominences
- Cast spreaders, scissors and equipment maintenance
- Noise, dust and staff protection
Patient Education, Infection Control and Professional Practice~15%6 topics
- Cast care instructions and warning signs
- Elevation and exercise advice
- Hand hygiene and cleaning of casting equipment
- Plaster room waste and plaster traps
- Consent, communication and documentation
- Working within scope and escalating concerns
6 worked Cast Technician practice questions
Original exam-style questions from the bank, spread across the blueprint domains. They are not real or recalled exam questions. Try each one, then open the answer for the rationale and reference. None of them appear in the free mock exam, so reading them will not spoil it.
Question 1 · Cast Application Techniques
A metacarpal fracture is immobilised. In the position of safety, how are the hand joints placed?
- AMCP joints flexed 70-90 degrees, IP joints extended
- BMCP joints extended, IP joints flexed 90 degrees
- CAll finger joints fully extended
- DAll finger joints fully flexed
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. MCP joints flexed 70-90 degrees, IP joints extended
Collateral ligaments of the MCP joints are longest in flexion and those of the IP joints in extension, so this position prevents contracture. Extending the MCPs lets the ligaments shorten and stiffen.
Reference: Green's Operative Hand Surgery, 8th ed.
Question 2 · Cast Removal and Equipment Safety
How does an oscillating cast saw cut a cast without usually cutting the skin?
- AThe blade rotates fully at a low speed
- BThe saw is only able to cut through wet plaster
- CA safety guard covers the whole blade
- DThe blade vibrates back and forth, not rotating
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The blade vibrates back and forth, not rotating
The blade oscillates through a small arc, cutting rigid material while elastic skin moves with it. It can still cause burns or cuts if used incorrectly.
Reference: British Orthopaedic Association Casting Standard
Question 3 · Casting Materials
Why should very hot water not be used when applying plaster of Paris?
- AHot water stops the plaster from setting properly
- BThe setting reaction releases heat and may burn
- CHot water makes the cast too heavy
- DHot water makes the plaster radiopaque
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The setting reaction releases heat and may burn
Plaster setting is exothermic, and hot water speeds the reaction and raises the temperature, risking skin burns. Hot water accelerates setting rather than stopping it.
Reference: British Orthopaedic Association Casting Standard
Question 4 · Complications and Patient Monitoring
A child had a supracondylar humerus fracture with a cold, pulseless hand that was missed. Weeks later the wrist and fingers are fixed in flexion. What is this complication?
- ADupuytren palmar contracture
- BVolkmann ischemic contracture
- CRadial nerve palsy
- DMalunion of the humerus
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Volkmann ischemic contracture
Brachial artery injury or forearm compartment syndrome after supracondylar fracture can cause ischemic fibrosis of forearm flexors, producing Volkmann contracture. Dupuytren disease is a palmar fascia condition of adults.
Reference: Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children, 9th ed.
Question 5 · Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Fractures
A child's distal radius fracture passes through the growth plate and exits through a corner of the metaphysis. What Salter-Harris type is this?
- AType II
- BType I
- CType III
- DType IV
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Type II
Type II crosses the physis and exits through the metaphysis and is the most common type. Type III exits through the epiphysis into the joint, and type IV crosses metaphysis, physis and epiphysis.
Reference: Rockwood and Wilkins' Fractures in Children, 9th ed.
Question 6 · Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Fractures
A distal radius fracture has volar displacement of the distal fragment after a fall onto a flexed wrist. What is it called?
- AColles fracture
- BChauffeur fracture
- CSmith fracture
- DMonteggia fracture
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Smith fracture
A Smith fracture is a reverse Colles with volar displacement, often after a fall on a flexed wrist. A chauffeur fracture involves the radial styloid.
Reference: Apley and Solomon's System of Orthopaedics and Trauma, 10th ed.
Last reviewed September 2026
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