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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Planning Draping Patterns Quiz

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1

Before sterile towels are placed, what is the most important reason for determining the operative window?

To reduce the number of drapes required
To center the sterile field over the planned incision while allowing adequate surgical exposure
To shorten the skin preparation time
To ensure adhesive drapes are always used

2

A patient undergoing lower limb surgery has an intravenous line and monitoring cables near the operative site. What should the perioperative nurse do before draping?

Cover all lines and cables with the drapes regardless of future access
Disconnect the equipment until surgery begins
Plan the draping pattern so the equipment remains secure, functional, and accessible
Move the equipment after the sterile drapes have been placed

3

Before using a reusable sterile drape, what should the nurse verify?

That the drape matches the color of the sterile towels
That the drape has been folded symmetrically
That the drape is clean, dry, intact, and free from tears or damage
That the drape has been used only once previously

4

While planning the draping pattern for a large abdominal procedure, the nurse realizes the incision may need to be extended if unexpected findings are encountered. What is the best approach?

Plan a larger operative window and select drapes that allow adequate exposure if the incision must be extended
Keep the operative window as small as possible and replace the drapes if the incision becomes larger
Delay draping until the surgeon decides whether the incision will be extended
Apply additional adhesive drapes after surgery begins if more exposure is needed

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Part of Setting Up the Operating Room - ECSACONM
Keywords surgery, health
SDG SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors Ian-laurel
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Organizations ECSACONM, SELF
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Created July 13, 2026 by 2600:387:C:6A1B:0:0:0:4
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