SPI - Midterm Quiz: Ch. 12

The _____ position is the most natural position for the body at rest.

• Lithotomy

• Supine

• Kraske

• Fowler's

In the supine position, armboards should not be positioned at more than a 90⁰ angle to avoid injury to the ______.

• Brachial plexus

• Ulnar nerve

• Median nerve

• Skin

When placing arms on armboards, you must pad the patient's elbows to avoid injury to the _____.

• Brachial plexus

• Ulnar nerve

• Median nerve

• Skin

You must remove the head section of the operating table and place at the foot for preparation for which position?

• Jackknife

• Fowler's

• Sim's

• Lithotomy

The lithotomy position requires the use of which positioning device?

• Bean bag

• Kidney rest

• Stirrups

• Padded footboard

The _____ position is a modification of the supine position (head up).

• Trendelenburg

• Reverse Trendelenburg

• Kraske

• Fowler's

The _____ position is a modification of the supine position (head-down).

• Trendelenburg

• Reverse Trendelenburg

• Kraske

• Fowler's

With the patient in the lateral position, the lower leg is _____ and the upper leg is ______.

• Flexed, flexed

• Flexed, straight

• Straight, straight

• Straight, flexed

In the lateral position, a(n) _____ is placed to combat respiratory compromise.

• Pillow between the legs

• Donut headrest

• Axillary roll

• Antiembolic hose

You would place a patient in the kidney position to gain access to the _____.

• Peritoneum

• Retroperitoneum

• Mediastinum

• Alimentary canal