Surgical Case Management Quiz

What is the supine position in surgery?

• A position in which the patient lies on his or her back, face upward, with arms usually placed on arm boards with the palms facing down

• A position in which the patient lies on his or her back, face upward, with arms usually placed on arm boards with the palms facing up

• A position in which the patient lies on his or her stomach, face downward, with arms usually placed on arm boards with the palms facing up

• A position in which the patient lies on his or her side, with arms usually placed on arm boards with the palms facing inward

What precaution should be taken to prevent hyperextension nerve damage in the supine position?

• Place arms next to patient's body with palms facing inward

• Place arms on armboards with palms facing upward

• Pad elbows

• Position armboard at more than a 90° angle

What is the purpose of using a draw sheet in the supine position?

• To secure the arms tightly

• To prevent circulatory compromise

• To stabilize the head

• To extend the arms beyond the elbows

What is the recommended position of the legs in the supine position?

• Crossed

• Straight and parallel, in line with the head and spine

• Extended beyond the end of the operating table

• Bent at the knees

What is the purpose of using egg-crate padding and gel pads in the supine position?

• To prevent foot drop

• To prevent corneal drying and abrasion

• To minimize pressure on body areas in direct contact with the table

• To prevent hypothermia

When is the patient typically placed in the supine position?

• During the surgical procedure

• After the administration of anesthesia

• After the surgical procedure

• Before the administration of anesthesia

What body regions may be accessed with the patient in the supine position?

• Head and neck, anterior upper extremity, chest/breast

• Abdomen, pelvis, posterior lower extremity

• Head and neck, posterior upper extremity, back

• Anterior lower extremity, chest/breast, head and neck

What is the purpose of using a safety belt in the supine position?

• To prevent pressure injury to skin, blood vessels, and nerves

• To prevent back and neck pain

• To prevent hypothermia

• To prevent electrical injury

What is the potential hazard associated with the supine position?

• Brachial plexus injury

• Corneal drying and abrasion

• Hypothermia/hyperthermia

• Foot drop

What precautionary action should be taken to prevent ulnar nerve injury in the supine position?

• Uncross ankles

• Pad all bony prominences

• Place arms on armboards with palms facing upward

• Pad elbows