This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Traction is used to immobilize a fracture. This is done by: a. Applying a steady pull in two ... (Read 74 times)

oliviahorn72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 16, 2018
Traction is used to immobilize a fracture. This is done by:
 
  a. Applying a steady pull in two directions
  b. Inserting wires and pins
  c. Inserting a prosthesis
  d. Applying a stockinette

Question 2

A resident has a cast on her right arm. You note that her fingers are pale and that she cannot move them. What should you do?
 
  a. Remove the cast.
  b. Tell the nurse at once.
  c. Elevate her arm on pillows.
  d. Assist with range-of-motion exercises.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sarajane1989

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 296
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


oliviahorn72

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

cpetit11

  • Member
  • Posts: 321
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Medical assistants can quickly pull up a patient record when a phone call is received. Medical assistants can quickly pull up a patient record when a phone call is received.
Applying and Removing Nonsterile Gloves Applying and Removing Nonsterile Gloves
Draping for massage of leg in prone position. Pull the drape underneath the thigh. A. Uncover the ... Draping for massage of leg in prone position. Pull the drape underneath the thigh. A. Uncover the ...
linear programming problem, applying simplex method and sensitivity analysis linear programming problem, applying simplex method and sensitivity analysis
An X-Ray of the Fracture An X-Ray of the Fracture
Video: Inflammation and Fever

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library