Author Question: The nurse is working with a client who is in cervical traction. How much should the head of the bed ... (Read 18 times)

theo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

stano32 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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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

C

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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.