Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Russell's traction with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Russell's traction uses a sling under the knee to treat a fracture of the femur."
Rationale:
♦️ Russell's traction is a type of skin traction that incorporates a knee sling to suspend the leg and apply longitudinal pull for femoral or hip fractures.
♦️ This method allows for immobilization while reducing muscle spasms and maintaining proper alignment.
♦️ It also facilitates limited movement of the hip and knee, which prevents joint stiffness during long-term treatment.
♦️ The setup involves weights and pulleys without invasive skeletal pins.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg Exam VII which contains 49 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4