Traction in Nursing Definition, Types &
Principles
Description:
Comprehensive and easy-to-understand notes on Traction, covering all essential
concepts used in orthopedic and nursing care. Perfect for nursing students and
exam preparation.
Subject: Nursing / Orthopedic / Medical-Surgical
Best for: BSN & Diploma Nursing Students, Exam & Clinical
Preparation
, Traction
Question:
1. Define traction.
Or. What is traction?
Or. What do you mean by traction?
Answer: Traction- Traction is the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones
or relieving pressure on the spine and skeletal system.
Or.
Traction refers to the application of a pulling force to a part of the body.
Or.
Traction is the grip that the wheels of a vehicle have on the ground. Traction is
pulling force. which is not the same as power.
Or.
Traction is an orthopedic treatment that involves placing tension on a limb, bone or
muscle group using various weight and pulley systems.
Question:
2. Write down the purposes of traction.
Or. Mention the purposes of traction.
Answer: Purposes of traction-
1. To immobilization an extremity.
2. To maintain the corrected position.3. To relieve or overcome the muscle
spasm.
3. To reduce a fracture
4. To reduce dislocation.
5. To help to healing.
, 6. To control movement of an injured part of the body
Question:
3. What are the types of traction?
Or. Discuss the types of tractions.
Answer: Types of traction-
1. Straight or running traction-(e.g. Buck's traction, pelvic traction) involves a
straight pulling force in one plane.
2. Balanced suspension traction- (e.g. pelvic sling, Thomas leg splint) involves
exertion a pull while the limb is supported by a hammock or splint held by
balanced weights, which allows for some mobility without disruption of the
line of pull.
3. Skin traction (e.g. Buck's traction, pelvic traction) involves weight applied
and held to the skin with a Velcro splint.
4. Skeletal traction- Involves weight applied and attached to metal inserted into
bone (e.g. pins, wires, tongs)
Question:
4. Write down the methods of traction.
Or. What are the methods of traction?
Answer: Methods of traction-
1. Skin traction.
2. Skeletal traction.
3. Pelvic traction.
4. Spinal traction.
Question:
5. What the complications of traction?
, Or. Mention the complications of traction.
Answer: Complications of traction-
1. Blood vessels can be impaired
2. Joint stiffness.
3. Nerve damage.
4. Infection
5. Bone inflammation
6. Excessive joint separation
7. Deep vein thrombosis
8. Bed sores
9. Lung compromise
10.Urinary tract infection.
11.Heartburn (reflux),
12.Negative emotional effect
Question:
6. What are the indications of open reduction?
Or. Mention the indications of open reduction by surgical method.
Answer: Indications of open reduction-
1. Compound fracture.
2. Distracted fracture.
3. Fracture within the joint-like fracture neck of femur.
4. Fracture near a joint.
5. Multiple fractures.
6. Pathological fracture.
7. Fracture with vascular compression.
Question:
7. Write down the nursing management of a traction patient.
Principles
Description:
Comprehensive and easy-to-understand notes on Traction, covering all essential
concepts used in orthopedic and nursing care. Perfect for nursing students and
exam preparation.
Subject: Nursing / Orthopedic / Medical-Surgical
Best for: BSN & Diploma Nursing Students, Exam & Clinical
Preparation
, Traction
Question:
1. Define traction.
Or. What is traction?
Or. What do you mean by traction?
Answer: Traction- Traction is the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones
or relieving pressure on the spine and skeletal system.
Or.
Traction refers to the application of a pulling force to a part of the body.
Or.
Traction is the grip that the wheels of a vehicle have on the ground. Traction is
pulling force. which is not the same as power.
Or.
Traction is an orthopedic treatment that involves placing tension on a limb, bone or
muscle group using various weight and pulley systems.
Question:
2. Write down the purposes of traction.
Or. Mention the purposes of traction.
Answer: Purposes of traction-
1. To immobilization an extremity.
2. To maintain the corrected position.3. To relieve or overcome the muscle
spasm.
3. To reduce a fracture
4. To reduce dislocation.
5. To help to healing.
, 6. To control movement of an injured part of the body
Question:
3. What are the types of traction?
Or. Discuss the types of tractions.
Answer: Types of traction-
1. Straight or running traction-(e.g. Buck's traction, pelvic traction) involves a
straight pulling force in one plane.
2. Balanced suspension traction- (e.g. pelvic sling, Thomas leg splint) involves
exertion a pull while the limb is supported by a hammock or splint held by
balanced weights, which allows for some mobility without disruption of the
line of pull.
3. Skin traction (e.g. Buck's traction, pelvic traction) involves weight applied
and held to the skin with a Velcro splint.
4. Skeletal traction- Involves weight applied and attached to metal inserted into
bone (e.g. pins, wires, tongs)
Question:
4. Write down the methods of traction.
Or. What are the methods of traction?
Answer: Methods of traction-
1. Skin traction.
2. Skeletal traction.
3. Pelvic traction.
4. Spinal traction.
Question:
5. What the complications of traction?
, Or. Mention the complications of traction.
Answer: Complications of traction-
1. Blood vessels can be impaired
2. Joint stiffness.
3. Nerve damage.
4. Infection
5. Bone inflammation
6. Excessive joint separation
7. Deep vein thrombosis
8. Bed sores
9. Lung compromise
10.Urinary tract infection.
11.Heartburn (reflux),
12.Negative emotional effect
Question:
6. What are the indications of open reduction?
Or. Mention the indications of open reduction by surgical method.
Answer: Indications of open reduction-
1. Compound fracture.
2. Distracted fracture.
3. Fracture within the joint-like fracture neck of femur.
4. Fracture near a joint.
5. Multiple fractures.
6. Pathological fracture.
7. Fracture with vascular compression.
Question:
7. Write down the nursing management of a traction patient.
