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The purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following: -:- 1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms 2) immoblize a joint or part of the body 3) reduce a fracture or dislocation 4) treat joint pathology How many lbs can you use for skin traction? -:- 5-7 lbs Skeletal traction allow...

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ORTHOPEDIC TECH EXAM TRACTION,
CASTS,AND SURGERY QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
The purpose of any traction setup is one or more of the following:


✓ -:- 1) prevent or reduce muscle spasms

✓ 2) immoblize a joint or part of the body

✓ 3) reduce a fracture or dislocation

✓ 4) treat joint pathology




How many lbs can you use for skin traction?


✓ -:- 5-7 lbs




Skeletal traction allows the use of how many lbs?


✓ -:- 20-30 lbs




What is the difference between Steinmann pins and Kirschner wires?


✓ -:- Diameter



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Can skin traction be applied over an open wound?


✓ -:- No




Can you reuse traction cord?


✓ -:- No




What can you lubricate the pulleys with ?


✓ -:- Silicone spray or mineral oil




All traction equipment must be cleaned with some type of liquid solution?


✓ -:- 10% bleach




Straight frame will hold a patient weight of up to?


✓ -:- 250




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Offset Frame will hold a patient weight of up to ?


✓ -:- 250




Four-Poster (balken) frame can hold body weight of ?


✓ -:- 250-450




Telescoping overhead bar can hold body weight of?


✓ -:- 250




Smooth-Trac overhead traction bar can hold how much weight?


✓ -:- Single frame 250

Without double clamp bar 200




Metal bed frame can hold weight of?


✓ -:- 200




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