CST Anesthesia & Surgical Positioning 3

Question 1

The Trendelenburg position is defined as the patient positioned:

Accepted Answer

Supine with the head tilted lower than the feet

Answer

Prone with the head higher than the feet

Answer

Lateral with the operative side facing up

Answer

Supine with the feet lower than the head

Question 2

Which surgical position is most commonly used for perineal, rectal, urologic, and gynecological procedures?

Accepted Answer

Lithotomy

Answer

Prone

Answer

Lateral decubitus

Answer

Fowler's (sitting)

Question 3

A serious complication specifically associated with prolonged lithotomy positioning is:

Accepted Answer

Compartment syndrome of the lower extremities

Answer

Brachial plexus stretch injury

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Facial pressure ulcers

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Radial nerve palsy

Question 4

When positioning a patient in the prone position, padding should be placed primarily under which structures?

Accepted Answer

Chest/thorax, hips/iliac crests, and knees

Answer

Occiput, sacrum, and heels

Answer

Shoulders, elbows, and ankles

Answer

Forehead, thighs, and calves

Question 5

In the lateral decubitus position, which nerve is most vulnerable to pressure injury at the level of the fibular head?

Accepted Answer

Common peroneal (fibular) nerve

Answer

Femoral nerve

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Sciatic nerve

Answer

Saphenous nerve

Question 6

The beach chair (modified sitting) position is most commonly used for which type of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder arthroscopy and ear surgery

Answer

Laparoscopic abdominal procedures

Answer

Lumbar spinal surgery

Answer

Lower extremity vascular surgery

Question 7

When transferring and positioning a patient on the OR table, the surgical technologist's primary concern should be:

Accepted Answer

Protecting patient safety, maintaining circulation, and preventing nerve and pressure injuries

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Completing positioning as quickly as possible

Answer

Placing the patient in the surgeon's preferred position regardless of risk

Answer

Ensuring the anesthesia team has unobstructed access only