Immobilization Skills: Traction Splinting

Question 1

Step one:

Answer 1

Take or verbalize body substance isolation precautions

Question 2

Step two:

Answer 2

Direct supplication of MANUAL stabilization of the injured leg

Question 3

Step three:

Answer 3

Direct application of manual traction

Question 4

Step four:

Answer 4

Assess, motor, sensory and distal circulation

Question 5

Step five - twelve

Answer 5

Prepares the splint to proper length

Position the splint at the side of the injured leg

Applies the ischial strap

Applies the ankle hitch

Applies mechanical traction

Secures the support straps

Re-evaluate the proximal/distal securing devices

Reassess motor, sensory and distal circulation

Question 6

The examiner asks the candidate how he/she would prepare the patient for transport:

Answer 6

Verbalize securing the torso to the long board to immobilize the hip and securing the splint to the long board to prevent movement of the splint