Answer:
The options are:
a) Crutchfield tongs
b) Buck's
c) Balanced suspension
d) Thomas splint
The correct answer is b) Buck's
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.
Answer:
Rigor Mortis
Explanation:
After death (the third stage) Rigor Mortis occurs which is the stiffening of the muscles. It is caused by the chemical changes in the muscles after death.
Answer:
After the surgery, the patient will continue to heal and he will ask the doctor about:
- <em>When and how he can eat and swallow as his throat will be hurting. </em>
- <em>He will also ask when he can start communicating without the use of his larynx. and if he would require speech therapy.</em>