positioning and prepping Flashcards
When performing a patient skin prep, the prep should be applied in what type of motion?
Circular, starting at site and then to peripherial
What position would the patient be in for Mitral Valve?
supine
Why should an anesthetized patient be moved slowly?
to allow the cardiovascular system to adjust due to the preoperative meds
Where is the sandbag placed when the patient is in lateral position?
At the patients chest, at the auxiliary level to prevent pressure on the lower arm.
Why should the legs not be crossed, when in the supine position?
Can impair circulation and cause damage to the peroneal nerve.
In Kraske position how should the patien’ts arms be positioned?
Above the head on angled arm boards with elbows flexed; and palms down.
The femoral nerve can be damaged if?
A) Patient is not padded properly in lithotomy position
B) Retractors are placed improperly during a pelvic surgery
C)A safety strap is placed to tightly
B) Retractors are placed improperly during a pelvic surgery
In the prone position which nerve could be compressed against the humerus?
The radial nerve innervate the muscle on the back of the arm; therefore; if the forearm hangs over the side of the bed. it could be compressed against the humerus.
Placement of a small pad under a patients head in the supine position allows what muscles to relax and avoid neck strain?
Strap Muscle
What nerve could be damaged when patient is placed in fowlers position?
Sciatic nerve
Trendelenburg is when the patients tilted which way?
Feet are tilted up. head down. “Trendelenburg is a town, to get there you HEAD DOWN town.” Head down.
Reverse Trendelenburg there is a risk of the patient doing what?
Slipping off the table. “In Reverse you may need a nurse if they slip down”
Nicks made while prepping for the surgery are considered to be a clean wound up to how many minutes before the surgery?
30 Minutes. “Dr cant go watch a TV show.”
