The nurse caring for a client in traction inspects the apparatus and determines all is well when noting which finding?
1. The weight is sitting on the floor.
2. The rope is on the side of the pulley.
3. The knots are positioned 5 inches from the pulley.
4. All ropes are intact and connected with slipknots, and short ends are taped.
Correct Answer: 4
The ropes should be intact and securely attached with slipknots, and the short ends of the rope should be attached with tape, so this is a normal finding. Weights should not touch the floor, because they cannot apply traction unless they are hanging freely. The rope should sit in the groove of the pulley to move freely. Knots should be no closer than 12 inches from the nearest pulley.
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