Surgical Tech Examination ?

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Crossing the patient's arms across his or her chest may cause

Back 1

interference with respiration

Front 2

A precaution always taken when the patient is in the supine position is to

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protect the heels from pressure on the OR table

Front 3

During lateral positioning a

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pillow is placed between the legs

Front 4

In order to prevent strain to the lumbosacral muscles and ligaments when the patient is in the lithotomy position

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the buuttocks must not extend beyond the table edge

Front 5

The lithotomy position requires each of the following (Except each leg is raised slowly and gently as it is grasped by the toes)

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patient's buttocks rest along the break between the body and leg sections of the table, stirrups are at equal height on both sides of the table, stirrups are at the appropriate height for the length of the patient's legs to maintain symmetry

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All of the following are requirements of the Kraske position (Except arms are tucked in at sides)

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patient is prone with hips over the break of teh table, a pillow is placed under lower legs and ankles, a padded knee strap is applied 2 inches above knees

Front 7

When using an armboard, the most important measure is to

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avoid hyperextension of the arm

Front 8

Anesthetized patients should be moved slowly to

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allow the circulatory system to adjust

Front 9

If the patient is in a supine postition, the circulator must always

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see that the ankles and legs are not crossed

Front 10

Extreme positions of the head and arm can cause injury to the

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brachial plexus

Front 11

Ulnar nerve damage could result from

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placing an arm on an unpadded table edge

Front 12

In the prone position, the thorax must be elevated from the OR table to prevent

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compromised respiration

Front 13

The anesthesiologist closes the eyelids of a geveral anesthetic patient for all of the following reasons (Except prevent the patient from seeing the procedure)

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prevent drying of the eye, prevent eye trauma, protect the eye from anesthetic agents