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When using an armboard on the OR table, the most important measure is to:
Avoid hyperextension of the arm
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Which of the following procedures would be performed with the patient in the lateral position?
Nephrectomy
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The surgical position frequently used for patients undergoing kidney surgery is:
Lateral
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When performing the patient skin prep, the skin should be scrubbed & painted from the:
Incision site to periphery using circular motion
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The position most commonly used for mitral valve replacement is:
Supine
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The position most commonly used for tonsillectomy performed under local anesthesia is:
Fowler's
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What position is commonly used for neurosurgical & some otorhinologic procedures?
Fowler's
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An anesthetized patient is moved slowly to prevent:
Cardiovascular complications
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When performing an abdominal prep the unbilicus is:
Prepped last or separately
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In the lateral chest position, a sandbag or padding is placed under the chest at axillary level to:
Prevent pressure on lower arm
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In the prone position, the thorax must be elevated from the OR table to prevent:
Respiraory complications
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Ulnar nerve damage could result from:
Use of unpadded armboard
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Stirrups that are not padded or imporperly placed on the OR table can cause pressure on the:
Peroneal nerve
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If the patient is in the supine position, the circulating surgical technologist must always:
Confirm the ankles & legs are not crossed
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All of the following are requirements of the Kraske position EXCEPT:
The arms are tucked at the sides of the patient
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When moving a patient from the lithotomy position:
Lower legs together
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Which of the following is not a requirement when a patient is placed in the prone position?
Safety belt is placed below the knees
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The femoral nerve can be damaged if:
Retractors are improperly placed during pelvic surgery
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To avoid foot drop:
Pad heels to prevent pressure from OR table
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The best surgical position visualization of the lower abdomen or pelvis is:
Trendelenburg
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The surgical position commonly used for thyroid & gallbladder surgery is:
Reverse Trendelenburg
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Crossing the patient's arms across his/her chest in the supine position may cause:
Interference with respirations
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In the prone position, which nerve could be compressed against the humerus?
Radial
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When positioning an anesthetized patient, supporting the head & neck is the responsibility of the:
Anesthesia provider
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When moving a patient with an unsplinted fracture, protecting the fracture is the responsibility of the:
Surgeon
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Which procedure is best performed with the patient in the Trendelenburg position?
Hysterectomy
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A reverse Trendelenburg position requires the added table attachment of a/an:
Footboard
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A small pad placed under a patient's head in the supine position allows which muscles to relax?
Strap
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What position allows the best approach to the retroperitoneal area of the flank?
Lateral kidney
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Which of the following positions is used for a cesarean section?
Supine with bolster under right side
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What device is used when placing a patient in the operative position for a thyroidectomy?
Shoulder rolls
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What nerve could be damaged when the patient is placed in Fowler's position?
Sciatic
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