DNAP 735 Exam 4

Which of the following pressure points must be padded in supine position - -Occiput -Elbows -Heels Which intervention helps prevents brachial plexus injury in lateral decubitus position - Positioning the head in neutral position Trendelenburg position is associated with - -Increased CVP -Increased venous return -Decreased pulmonary compliance -Decreased FRC Supine position is associated with - Decreased FRC What intervention would attenuate hemodynamic changes in prone position - Keep patient's legs in the same plane as the torso Perfusion of the ____ lung is increased in the lateral decubitus position - Dependent "down" lung Proper positioning of the axillary roll confirmed by - Placement of the pulse ox on the dependent "down" arm Where do you place the axillary roll? - Caudad to the dependent axilla Proper lithotomy positioning would include - -Lower leg parallel to the torso -Arms abducted 90 degrees/tucked -Hips flexed 80-100 degrees -legs abducted 30-45 degrees -Head/neck neutral Physiological changes with lithotomy positioning - -Increased preload -Increased cardiac output -Increased ICP -Decreased TV