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Question:
Your patient is obese. You are assisting with placing them in the prone
position. What would you do to minimize the risk of cardiovascular and
respiratory compromise?
Answer:
Position the patient with a free-hanging abdomen.
Question:
What is the PRIMARY risk associated with the incorrect management of
surgical specimens?
Answer:
Long-lasting effects including incorrect diagnosis and treatment.
,Question:
How should a flexible endoscope be categorized using the Spaulding
Classification system?
Answer:
Semi-critical item
Question:
What is the advantage of using rigid containers?
Answer:
They protect instruments from damage.
Question:
How can smoking cessation 4 weeks before surgery help the patient?
Answer:
Improves wound healing.
Question:
A facial prepping procedure is being performed. What would you do to
protect the ears?
Answer:
Insert a cotton ball or nonradiopaque gauze into the ear canal.
, Question:
Your patient underwent a prostate seed implantation. What would be a
unique postoperative care instruction?
Answer:
Patients must urinate through a strainer for the first week.
Question:
What is the correct handling technique for surgical forceps?
Answer:
Hold it like a pencil using the thumb and index finger.
Question:
What type of hysterectomy is the LEAST invasive method?
Answer:
Vaginal
Question:
You are preparing for a laser lithotripsy. You need to ensure proper patient
positioning. What would be the MOST appropriate position?
Answer:
**WRONG** supine