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7. What is the primary purpose of using traction in orthopedic care?
A. Increase muscle mass
B. Improve joint mobility
C. Immobilize and align fractures
D. Reduce postoperative pain

8. Which type of traction is applied directly to the bone using pins or wires?
A. Skin traction
B. Skeletal traction
C. Manual traction
D. Cervical traction

9. What is the recommended method for preparing a patient’s skin before applying skeletal
traction?
A. Apply povidone-iodine solution
B. Wash with soap and water only
C. Use alcohol wipes exclusively
D. No preparation is needed

10. Which of the following is crucial for patient education before orthopedic surgery?
A. Detailed anatomical diagrams
B. Expected pain levels and management
C. Full list of surgical instruments used
D. Postoperative nursing schedules

11. Which of the following is the most common complication associated with skeletal traction?
A. Nerve damage
B. Bone overgrowth
C. Muscle hypertrophy
D. Infection at pin site

12. Which type of injection is administered into the joint space for pain relief in orthopedic
patients?
A. Subcutaneous
B. Intramuscular
C. Intra-articular
D. Intravenous