CSFA Surgical Positioning and Draping

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of surgical positioning?

Accepted Answer

To provide optimal access to the surgical site while protecting the patient

Answer

To provide comfort for the surgical team

Answer

To reduce anesthesia requirements

Answer

To minimize the use of surgical drapes

Question 2

Which surgical position places the patient flat on their back?

Accepted Answer

Supine

Answer

Prone

Answer

Lateral decubitus

Answer

Lithotomy

Question 3

In the lithotomy position, the patient's legs are placed in stirrups primarily to expose which surgical area?

Accepted Answer

Perineum and lower abdomen

Answer

Thorax

Answer

Abdomen

Answer

Upper extremities

Question 4

Which nerve is most at risk for compression injury in the lithotomy position due to prolonged hip flexion and external rotation?

Accepted Answer

Common peroneal nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Answer

Ulnar nerve

Answer

Femoral nerve

Question 5

The Trendelenburg position is characterized by which table tilt?

Accepted Answer

Head lowered and feet elevated

Answer

Head elevated above the feet

Answer

Patient in a lateral position with spine flexed

Answer

Patient prone with a chest roll

Question 6

What is the most important goal when padding bony prominences during surgical positioning?

Accepted Answer

Preventing pressure injuries and nerve compression

Answer

Using the thinnest padding to maintain sterile field access

Answer

Keeping padding away from the incision site

Answer

Using only foam padding regardless of procedure length

Question 7

The beach chair (semi-sitting) position is most commonly used for which type of surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder arthroscopy and open shoulder surgery

Answer

Anterior cervical spine surgery

Answer

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Answer

Total hip arthroplasty