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Positioning,Prepping and Draping test review

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used to achieve any desired postion thru manual/electrical controls; accepts attachments   operating room table  
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holds drapes off pt's face and separates nonsterile area from sterile field   anesthesia screen  
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used as an arm restraint and used to support/lift the body during transfer to a stretcher   drawsheet  
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used to secure the pt during all induction and most positions except lithotomy   safety beld(knee strap)  
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used for additional immobilization/support   all of the above  
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raise and support the legs in lithotomy position   stirrups  
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used to support the arm when giving IV's   armboard  
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used to stabilize the body in lateral kidney positions   padded body and kidney rest  
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used for neurosurgical/some otorhinology procedures   sitting  
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used for thoracic procedures when a lateral approach is desired by surgeon   lateral chest  
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used for rectal procedures   Kraske  
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used for lower abdominal/pelvic procedures when surgeon want abdominal contents to be separated from pelvic contents   Trendelenburg  
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used for procedures on the posterior surface of the body   prone  
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used for vaginal,perineal and rectal procedures   lithotomy  
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who decides on the position to be used   surgeon  
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who is primarily responsible for positioning the pt   circulator  
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pillows/other padding are used in strategic places to prevent pressureon nerves and   blood vessels  
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pt's who are anesthetized must be positioned   slowly  
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avoid excessive pressure on this to avoid respiratory issues.   chest  
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pt's legs must not be crossed due impairment of what   circulation  
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extreme/embrassing positioning should be done when   after pt is anesthetized  
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purpose of draping   all of the above  
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are flammable; therefore must not be used   alcohols  
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develops a cumulative action after a period of frequent use; neutralized by alcohol   hexachlorophene  
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radial,median or ulnar nerve damage can occur if what is not supported   elbow  
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extreme positions of the head/arm can cause injury to   brachial plexus  
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to avoid hyperextension of the arm, move it no more than   90 degrees  
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movement of joints must be gentle and must be moved   within their limited range  
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types of draping material   all of the above  
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sterile technique is used thru out the entire draping procedure   true  
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excessive handling of the drapes should be avoided   true  
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circulator should observe for breaks in technique during draping   true  
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the anesthesiologist usally places the towels/clips to outline incision site   false  
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skin prep should be carried out for at least 5 min   true  
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when pt is in lithotomy position the butt/chest should be even w/table edge   true  
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what or table attachment is used in trendelenburg position   shoulder braces  
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position on table for kidney   lateral on uninvolved side  
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another name for jackknife position   kraske  
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good positioning   allows maximum safety and comfort to pt  
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which prep solution can cause breakdown of mucous membranes   alchol  
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what surgical procedure has a prep time of longer than 5 min   ortho/cardio  
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how far is a drape/gown folded back to expose the incision site   1 inch  
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what is the major cause of foot drop   damage to perineal nerve caused by not enough support  
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stirrups misplaced/bad padding damages what nerve   perioneal  
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legs in lateral   lower leg is flexed, upper leg is straight w/large pillow under them  
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pt is on back face up   supine  
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why would the surgeon want painting instead of scrubbing on a cancer site   can spread cancer cells  
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when prep agent is effective from neg to pos   betadine  
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