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Quiz: Proper Patient Positioning and Comfort - ECSACONM

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Work through each question carefully to choose the best answer, and submit the quiz to view your results. After completing the quiz, read through the answer explanations to review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect options.

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1

During final checks after transfer to the operating table, the nurse notices the patient’s hips are slightly rotated, but the surgical site is fully accessible. What is the best action?

Proceed as planned since the surgical site is accessible
Reposition the hips to achieve neutral alignment before proceeding
Place additional straps to keep the patient in the current position
Wait for the surgeon to decide if alignment needs correction

2

A patient will be in the lateral position for an extended procedure. Which combination of actions best prevents positioning-related injury?

Place the patient directly on the table with straps only
Keep legs straight to maintain firmness
Pad the dependent shoulder, place a pillow between knees, and ensure head and neck alignment
Position only for surgeon’s comfort since anesthesia will prevent discomfort

3

In a low-resource setting without gel pads, the nurse needs to offload pressure from the patient’s heels during a long surgery. Which adaptation is safest and most effective?

Fold two clean towels and place them under the calves so the heels are elevated
Wrap a pillowcase tightly around the feet
Place a blanket directly under the heels
Allow heels to rest on the table since movement is restricted

4

After positioning, the nurse notes the IV line is pulling slightly when the arm is moved. What should be done before surgery starts?

Tuck the arm tightly against the body
Reposition and secure the IV line to remove tension
Move the IV pump closer without checking line tension
Leave it as is since anesthesia will prevent discomfort


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Part of Patient Transfer - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
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License CC-BY-SA-4.0
Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
Language English (en)
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Created August 21, 2025 by KatKor
Last edit September 19, 2025 by Felipe Schenone
Cite as KatKor (2025). "Quiz: Proper Patient Positioning and Comfort - ECSACONM". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
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