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

Answer

Surgical draping establishes and maintains a sterile field by covering all areas except the operative site, directly reducing the risk of surgical site infection.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

From the incision site outward to the periphery

Answer

Draping proceeds from the incision site outward to the periphery to protect the sterile operative area from contact with less-clean surrounding regions.

Question 3

A fenestrated surgical drape contains:

Accepted Answer

A pre-cut opening that exposes the operative site

Answer

A fenestrated drape has a pre-cut opening (fenestration) positioned over the operative site, exposing only the area to be incised while keeping everything else covered.

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

Answer

In the prone position, the eyes, ears, breasts, male genitalia, and all bony prominences must be carefully padded and protected from direct pressure.

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

Answer

Vacuum bean bags or padded shoulder braces are the most effective devices for preventing cephalad patient migration during steep Trendelenburg positioning.

CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant Practice Test

CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant Practice Test

CSFA Surgical Positioning and Draping 2