CFA Surgical Positioning & Draping

Question 1

Which surgical position places the patient supine with the head lower than the feet?

Accepted Answer

Trendelenburg

Answer

Fowler's

Answer

Reverse Trendelenburg

Answer

Lithotomy

Question 2

The axillary roll used during lateral decubitus positioning is placed to prevent injury to which structure?

Accepted Answer

Brachial plexus

Answer

Ulnar nerve

Answer

Femoral nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Question 3

Which position provides optimal surgical access to the posterior skull and spine structures?

Accepted Answer

Prone

Answer

Supine

Answer

Lateral decubitus

Answer

Lithotomy

Question 4

When draping the surgical site, sterile gloves must not drop below which boundary to maintain sterility?

Accepted Answer

The level of the OR table

Answer

The patient's waist

Answer

The instrument back table

Answer

The anesthesia screen

Question 5

Which padding device is most effective for protecting heels and preventing pressure injuries during prolonged supine positioning?

Accepted Answer

Gel heel protectors

Answer

Bean bag positioner

Answer

Axillary roll

Answer

Kidney rest

Question 6

When placing a patient in lithotomy position, what is the correct method for raising and lowering the legs?

Accepted Answer

Raise and lower both legs simultaneously

Answer

Raise one leg at a time to allow team repositioning

Answer

Have the anesthesiologist lift both legs from the head end

Answer

Position legs fully before anesthesia induction

Question 7

What is the purpose of a fenestrated surgical drape?

Accepted Answer

To expose only the surgical site while covering the rest of the patient

Answer

To cover anesthesia equipment during the procedure

Answer

To provide a sterile surface for instrument placement

Answer

To secure the patient to the OR table