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big1devin

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on: Jul 18, 2018
When removing a patient's legs from lithotomy position, they are to be removed simultaneously and lowered slowly.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

When a patient is prone, chest rolls are placed along the middle of the chest from the shoulder to the lower rib cage.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
They are removed simultaneously and lowered slowly to prevent hypotension as blood reenters the legs and leaves the torso.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Chest rolls or bolsters under the axillae and along sides of the chest from the clavicles to the iliac crest raise the weight of the body from the abdomen and thorax.


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