Skin Traction Application Quiz

Traction is the application of a pulling force on part of the body.

The two types of traction are skeletal traction and skin traction.

The maximum amount of weight that can be applied to skeletal traction is 24-30 kilograms.

<p>The guideline for starting weight in skeletal traction is 10% of the body weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skin traction is the application of an adhesive elastic bandage to the skin, pulling on that.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maximum amount of weight that can be used to pull on the skin in skin traction is 5 kilograms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traction has been used as a method of treatment for more than 2000 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traction is used to immobilize a limb, reduce a fracture, elevate a limb to reduce swelling, reduce muscle spasm, and correct deformities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some of the disadvantages of traction include the patient having to stay in the hospital, complications of bed rest, and the development of DVT, pneumonia, skin complications, and compartment syndrome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Counter traction is used by elevating the bed or using the weight of the patient's torso. The force is transmitted to the bone through the soft tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The skin is prepared and the elastic bandage is applied to the skin, leaving a loop beyond the foot or fingers. Bony prominences are padded and the adhesive strapping is kept in position by a crepe bandage wrapped around it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some of the complications of skin traction include blister formation, allergic reactions, compartment syndrome, cutting into soft tissues and severing ligaments and tendons, thromboembolic phenomena, and nerve complications.</p> Signup and view all the answers