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SELF/Perioperative Nursing/Skin Preparation/Patient Positioning Quiz

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1

Before beginning skin preparation, why should the patient be positioned correctly?

To reduce the amount of antiseptic solution required
To avoid repositioning after skin preparation, which may contaminate the prepared field
To improve operating room efficiency only
To reduce drying time of the antiseptic

2

A nurse is preparing the axilla for surgery. Which technique best ensures effective antiseptic coverage?

Apply antiseptic only to the visible skin surface
Flood the entire area with antiseptic to ensure every fold is reached
Gently separate the skin folds and apply antiseptic with overlapping strokes throughout the area
Prepare only the planned incision site because the drapes will cover the surrounding skin

3

During preparation for hand surgery, which area is most easily overlooked but should always be included?

The dorsal forearm only
The elbow
The upper arm
The web spaces and nail folds between the fingers

4

While positioning a patient for abdominal surgery, the nurse notices that an intravenous line will be trapped beneath the planned drapes. What is the best action?

Leave the IV line in place and reposition it after draping
Disconnect the IV temporarily until draping is complete
Reposition and secure the IV line before skin preparation begins so it remains accessible after draping
Prepare the skin first and then decide where to place the IV tubing

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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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