CSFA Surgical Positioning and Draping 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of surgical draping?

Accepted Answer

To create and maintain a sterile field around the operative site

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To keep the patient warm during surgery

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To absorb blood and fluids during the procedure

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To prevent the patient from moving during surgery

Question 2

When placing surgical drapes, the correct direction is to drape:

Accepted Answer

From the incision site outward to the periphery

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From the periphery toward the incision site

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From foot to head in all cases

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All drapes should be placed simultaneously

Question 3

A fenestrated surgical drape contains:

Accepted Answer

A pre-cut opening that exposes the operative site

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An adhesive strip to secure the drape to the skin

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An absorbent inner layer to capture blood

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A transparent window for instrument visualization

Question 4

When positioning a patient in the prone position, which combination of areas requires the most vigilant pressure injury protection?

Accepted Answer

Eyes, ears, breasts (women), genitalia (men), and bony prominences

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Occiput and heels only

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Only the knees and elbows

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The abdomen and thorax only

Question 5

Which positioning device is most effective in preventing patient sliding during steep Trendelenburg position?

Accepted Answer

A vacuum bean bag or padded shoulder braces

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Standard arm boards alone

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Wrist restraints only

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Leg restraints secured at the ankles

Question 6

The reverse Trendelenburg position tilts the patient so that:

Accepted Answer

The head is elevated above the feet

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The head is lower than the feet

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The patient is at a 90-degree angle

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The patient is in a lateral recumbent position

Question 7

Which surgical position carries the greatest risk of venous air embolism?

Accepted Answer

Sitting (upright/beach chair)

Answer

Supine

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Prone

Answer

Lithotomy