Positioning

Question 1

Position most frequently used, ideal for head, neck, extremities, abdomen and thorax

Answer 1

Supine or dorsal recumbent

Question 2

Supine position with the head and body lower than the feet ideal for surgeries involving pelvis and lower abdomen

Answer 2

Trendelenburg

Question 3

Position involves the patent supine with the head above the feet and utilized in head, neck, and upper abdomen surgeries

Answer 3

Reverse trendelenburg

Question 4

Position is a variant of supine position and involves legs in surgical stirrups to raise and abduct them, genitalia, pelvic region, and perineum surgeries

Answer 4

Lithotomy

Question 5

Position in which patient is prone but is hinged downward at the hips used in proctological surgeries, only used if necessary

Answer 5

Jackknife position

Question 6

Position where patient is on their abdomen and used in surgeries involving back, spinal region, posterior extremities and rectum

Answer 6

Prone

Question 7

Position where patient is placed onto their side, used in retroperitoneal, kidney, thoracic and hip surgeries

Answer 7

Lateral position

Question 8

Position used in breast, neck, nasopharyngeal, facial, cranial surgeries

Answer 8

Sitting position