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Performance Measures GO NO GO
18. Tied traction cord to spreader bar, block and weight carrier. —— ——
19. Placed a pillow lengthwise under injured leg. —— ——
20. Applied weight plates to weight carrier. —— ——
21. Elevated or raised the foot of the bed. —— ——
22. Measured injured knee with goniometer. —— ——
23. Checked and adjust alignment/angles. —— ——
24. Checked patient's capillary refill of both feet. —— ——
25. Inspected overhead traction frame and bed. —— ——
26. Inspected traction equipment. —— ——
27. Gave patient verbal instruction on Russell's traction. —— ——
Evaluation Guidance: Score the orthopaedic technician a GO on the task, if all steps are passed (P).
Score the orthopaedic technician a NO-GO if any step is failed (F). All performance measured tasks must
be passed to receive a go.
References
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NUTT, REX
TM 8-231
ZIMMER
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