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Jramos095

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on: Jul 18, 2018
What is a common position for patients to be in for a rectal procedure?
 
  a. Supine
  b. Fowler's
  c. Reverse Trendelenburg
  d. Prone (Kraske)

Question 2

Which is a serious complication of being in the prone position?
 
  a. Back pain
  b. Neck pain
  c. Blindness
  d. Deafness


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cuttiesgirl16

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

ANS: D
For rectal procedures, the patient is placed in a prone (Kraske) position and wide tape strips may be used to separate and retract the buttocks in this position.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A serious complication of the prone position is blindness caused by ischemia of the vascular system of the eye.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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