{"id":138488,"date":"2024-09-15T08:32:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T08:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138488"},"modified":"2024-09-15T08:32:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T08:32:07","slug":"a-nurse-is-caring-for-an-adolescent-who-has-a-lower-extremity-fracture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/15\/a-nurse-is-caring-for-an-adolescent-who-has-a-lower-extremity-fracture\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a lower extremity fracture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a lower extremity fracture. Which of the following types of skin traction should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Bryant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Cervical skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Dunlop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Buck extension<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>D. Buck extension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buck extension traction<\/strong> is a type of skin traction commonly used for the management of lower extremity fractures, especially in the adolescent population. It is particularly effective for fractures of the femur or hip and aims to reduce pain, stabilize the fracture, and prevent complications by maintaining proper alignment of the fractured bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Buck Extension Traction Works:<\/strong><br>Buck extension traction involves attaching a pull (weight) to a patient\u2019s leg through a system of straps and pulleys. This pull extends the leg and helps to maintain the alignment of the fractured bones. The traction is applied to the skin via a harness or adhesive strips, which are placed around the limb. The weight applied through the pulley system exerts a continuous pulling force on the limb, which helps to realign and stabilize the fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Buck Extension Traction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pain Relief:<\/strong> By maintaining the correct alignment of the fractured bone, Buck extension traction can help reduce pain associated with the fracture and prevent muscle spasms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fracture Stabilization:<\/strong> It helps keep the fractured ends of the bone in proper alignment, which is crucial for proper healing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preventing Complications:<\/strong> By immobilizing the leg, Buck extension traction helps prevent complications such as displacement of the fracture or pressure ulcers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other Types of Traction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bryant Traction<\/strong> is used primarily for treating femoral fractures in children and is characterized by the patient lying supine with both legs elevated and the hips flexed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cervical Skin Traction<\/strong> is used for spinal conditions, particularly for cervical spine issues, and involves applying traction to the head and neck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dunlop Traction<\/strong> is a type of skin traction that may be used for upper extremity fractures and involves a different setup and application compared to Buck extension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, for an adolescent with a lower extremity fracture, Buck extension traction is the appropriate choice due to its effectiveness in stabilizing and aligning the lower limb fractures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a lower extremity fracture. Which of the following types of skin traction should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe? A.Bryant B.Cervical skin C.Dunlop D.Buck extension The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is D. Buck extension. 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