Skin Traction Quiz

What are the two types of skin traction?

• Buck's traction and Russell's traction

• Smith's traction and Johnson's traction

• Davis's traction and Thompson's traction

• Wilson's traction and Clark's traction

What are the indications for using skin traction?

• Treatment of skin infections

• Management of skin rashes

• Prevention of skin allergies

• Treatment of fractures, dislocations, and muscle spasms

What are the potential complications of skin traction?

• infection, muscle strain, joint dislocation

• bruising, swelling, itching

• skin breakdown, pressure ulcers, nerve damage, circulatory impairment

• hair loss, allergic reaction, scarring

What are some nursing care measures for a patient with skin traction?

• Ignoring any signs of skin irritation or breakdown

• Ensuring proper alignment of the traction, monitoring the skin for any signs of irritation or breakdown, providing regular skin care, assessing and managing pain, monitoring neurovascular status, and educating the patient and family about traction care and precautions.

• Applying excessive pressure on the traction to ensure it is effective

• Not providing any skin care for the patient

What should be assessed in a patient with skin traction?

• Skin integrity, circulation, sensation, pain, alignment, traction force

• Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation

• Range of motion and muscle strength

• Skin color, temperature, and moisture

Which type of skin traction involves the use of adhesive strips directly on the skin?

• Buck's traction

• Bryant's traction

• Dunlop traction

• Russell's traction

True or False: Skin traction is commonly used for the treatment of fractures.

• True

• Skin traction is an outdated treatment method for fractures.

• Skin traction is only used for muscle strains, not fractures.

• False

What is the purpose of skin traction?

• The purpose of skin traction is to promote blood circulation and prevent blood clots.

• The purpose of skin traction is to relieve pain and reduce muscle spasms.

• The purpose of skin traction is to speed up the healing process and reduce swelling.

• The purpose of skin traction is to immobilize and align fractured bones or dislocated joints.

What are some potential complications of skin traction?

• infection, allergic reaction, bruising

• joint dislocation, bone fracture, blood clot

• hair loss, joint stiffness, muscle weakness

• skin irritation, pressure sores, nerve damage, muscle atrophy

What should the nurse monitor for in a patient with skin traction?

• Decreased pain

• Signs of skin breakdown or pressure ulcers

• Increased range of motion

• Improvement in skin condition