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theo

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The nurse is working with a client who is in cervical traction. How much should the head of the bed be elevated?
 
  a. 20-30 degrees c. 70-90 degrees
  b. 45-60 degrees d. 95-120 degrees

Question 2

The nurse is working with a small child who is in Bryant's traction. During the initial assessment of the shift, the nurse will make certain that:
 
  a. the child is in Sims' position
  b. only one leg is suspended
  c. the child's buttocks are off the bed
  d. the legs are flexed slightly less than 180 degrees



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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. A child in cervical traction should have the head of the bed elevated 20-30 degrees to maintain alignment.
B Incorrect. A child in cervical traction should have the head of the bed elevated 20-30 degrees, not 45-60 degrees, to maintain alignment.
C Incorrect. A child in cervical traction should have the head of the bed elevated 20-30 degrees, not 70-90 degrees, to maintain alignment.
D Incorrect. A child in cervical traction should have the head of the bed elevated 20-30 degrees, not 95-120 degrees, to maintain alignment.

Answer to Question 2

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A Incorrect. The child in Bryant's traction is in a supine position with both legs flexed at 90 degrees.
B Incorrect. Both legs are always suspended in this type of traction, even if just one is broken.
C Correct. During the initial assessment of the shift, the nurse will make certain that the child's buttocks are off the bed.
D Incorrect. The child in Bryant's traction has both legs flexed at 90 degrees, not slightly less than 180 degrees.




theo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


robbielu01

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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