ORTHOPEDIC TECHNOLOGIST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALL VERIFIED BY AN EXPERT A+ GRADED (LATEST UPDATE)

What to Report to Surgeon Regarding Fracture - ANS -Location -Open/closed -Type of fracture -Anatomical alignment -Angulation (degree) -Neurovascular status of limb Surgical Hand Washing Procedure - ANS -Examine skin for damage -Nail pick to clean under nails -Sterile scrub brush -One arm at a time, 30 passes in each area -Each side of each finger -Extend to 2 inches above elbow -Excess water allowed to drip into sink Protective Attire - ANS Protects from radiation, lasers, and microbes. Scrub suit, mask, hair cover, shoe cover, non-sterile gloves, protective eyewear, and radiation protection. Attire Worn in the Operating Room - ANS Limits microbial spread. Scrub suit, hair cover. Mask and shoe covers. A cap or hood is worn to cover hair. Sterile Scrub Attire - ANS Worn by surgical team. Put on after surgical scrub. Sterile gown, sterile gloves. Required for entry into sterile field. Made of lint-free fabric. The cuffs of the gown are not considered sterile and must be covered by the glove. Double-gloving is recommended. Double-Gloving - ANS Provides extra protection from injury and disease. As a sharp object passes through the glove material, bioburden is removed. Additionally, the ability of latex to act as a barrier decreases over time. A glove of a larger size is worn next to the skin, and a glove of normal size is worn on top. Supine Position - ANS Patient flat on back. Arms secured at the sides of the body, palms facing inward. Legs are straight out. A safety belt is positioned across the thighs approximately 2 inches above the knees. If arm boards are used, the arms are no more than a 90-degree angle. Pillows are placed where necessary, and a foot board is used to prevent prolonged plantar flexion. Fowler's Position - ANS Modified supine position. Decreases blood circulation to the upper body, and encourages venous drainage. An air embolism is a potential hazard of the position. Allows easy access to the head, neck, shoulder, and breast. Arms are secured across the stomach. The upper section of the table is raised to a 45-degree angle. The whole table is tilted downward. Prone Position - ANS The patient is anesthetized before being placed on the operating table in this position. The safety strap is applied on the thighs above the knees. Beach Chair Positioning - ANS For shoulder surgery Lateral Position - ANS Patient positioned on one side. Lower leg flexed, upper leg straight. Safety strap over hip. Arms on double armboards. ACL Reconstruction Positioning - ANS Tourniquet placed proximally on thigh. Leg flexed to 90 degrees. Leg holder or lateral post used.