Positioning The Patient Crossword Puzzle

Positioning the Patient

In the Perioperative Setting

Across

Down

To prevent chemical burns ________________of solutions under patient must be avoided

Possible skin injury that may occur if repositioning is not well coordinated

Reverse Trendelenberg position

A Wilson frame is used for this position

More than 90 degrees position on arm boards may increase risk of____________________ injury

These may be used where necessary to prevent patient falls from the operating table

Patient's legs are raised slowly and simultaneously for this position

Patient positioning must allow ______________ for surgeon and anaesthetist

Must be assessed prior to patient positioning

Head down position

A modification of supine position

Any signs of it must be reported

Must not _____________ or place instruments on patient

When patient is lying on the left side, the position is____________________

When patient is lying on the right side, the position is____________________

May be dislodged if all specific needs are not communicated to positioning team

Personnel must ensure correct positioning devices are __________________

Patient's ankles should be _________________ when in supine position

Padding must be used to avoid pressure on _____________________

To avoid diathermy burns, all ______________ on positioning devices must be covered

Patient must not be left _____________________ at any time

Required of all personnel assisting with patient positioning

These must be engaged before patient transfer or movement

______________ of the procedure must be considered in the positioning careful planning

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