Question

A group of students is studying for a test on traction. The students demonstrate understanding of the types of traction when they identify which of the following as an example of skin traction?

Answer 1

The options are:

a) Crutchfield tongs

b) Buck's

c) Balanced suspension

d) Thomas splint

The correct answer is b) Buck's

Step-by-step explanation:

Buck's is a type of skin traction that is used when there is a fracture, mostly in the femur, or hip. This type of traction reduces pain and keeps the length of the bone but does not reduce the fracture. The other options mentioned are skeletal tractions.