ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST EXAM: SURGERY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE
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ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST
Institution
ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST
What to report to surgeon regarding fx
-:- -Location
-Open/closed
-Type of fx
-Anatomical alignment
-Angulation- degree
-Neurovascular status of limb
Surgical hand washing procedure
-:- -Examine skin for damage
-Nail pick to clean under nails
-Sterile scrub brush
-One arm at a...
✓ -:- Provides extra protection from injury and disease. As a sharp object
passes through the glove material, bioburden is removed. Additionally,
the ability of latex to act as a barrier decreases over time. A glove of a
larger size is worn next to the skin, and a glove of normal size is worn on
top.
Supine position
✓ -:- Patient flat on back. Arms secured at the sides of the body, palms
facing inward. Legs are straight out. A safety belt is positioned across the
thighs approximately 2 inches above the knees. If arm boards are used,
the arms are no more than 90 degree angle. Pillows are placed where
necessary, and a foot board is used to prevent prolonged plantar flexion.
Fowler's position
✓ -:- Modified supine position. Decreases b lood circulation to the upper
body, and encourages venous drainage. An air embolism is a potential
hazard of the position. Allows easy access to the head, neck, shoulder
and breast. Arms are secured across the stomach. The upper section of
the table is raised to a 45 degree angle. The whole table is tilted
downward
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