ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
A toddler with a fractured right femur in Bryant traction.
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A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fractured right femur and is in Bryant traction. When determining that the traction is appropriately assembled, the nurse should observe which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The buttocks is elevated slightly off of the bed. In Bryant traction, the buttocks should be elevated slightly off the bed to ensure proper alignment and application of traction to the fractured femur. Elevating the buttocks helps to maintain the correct angle and prevent complications such as pressure ulcers and nerve damage.
Incorrect options:
A: Weights are attached to a pin that is inserted into the femur - This is incorrect as weights are typically attached to the traction frame, not directly to the bone.
B: Skin straps maintain the leg in an extended position - Skin straps are not typically used in Bryant traction.
C: A padded sling is under the knee of the affected leg - This is incorrect as Bryant traction does not involve the use of a padded sling under the knee.
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