PERIOP 101: POSITIONING THE SURGICAL PATIENT QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

what are the overall goals of surgical positioning? SATA a. ensures the pt is strapped to prevent sliding b. provide access to monitoring devices and IV lines c. provides optimal exposure d. maintains the pt's airway Correct Answer b. provide access... c. provides optimal... d. maintains the pt's airway identify the correct statements about supine position: SATA a. the supine position is used only for breast sx b. the pt lies flat on their back with arms extended at less than 90-degree angle on padded arm boards c. arm extension should be less than 45 degrees d. there is in increase in systolic BP e. there is a decrease in diaphragmatic expansion f. uses a heel suspension device to redistribute heel pressure Correct Answer b. the pt lies flat... e. there is a decrease in.... f. uses a heel suspension... Match the complications with the positions: a. venous pooling in the lower extremities and hypotension related to the position and the effect of anesthesia b. cyanosis and increased vascular load from the lower extremities to the heart and respiratory embarrassment due to decreased lung volume c. decrease in brainstem perfusion and decreased cardiac return ---- 1. Trendelenburg 2. reverse Trendelenburg 3. sitting/semi-sitting Correct Answer A- 3 B-1 C-2 Identify the statements that correctly describe the lithotomy position: SATA a. nerve damage can occur to the femoral nerve b. lithotomy position should never be used for perineal procedures c. the pts buttocks should extend over the break of the table to prevent strain on the sacrum d. dislocation of the hips can occur if the legs aren't raised simultaneously e. injury can occur to the fingers if they are left too close to the break of the table Correct Answer a. nerve damage... d. dislocation of the hips...