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Which of the following pieces of equipment is necessary for the prone position?

A. stirrups
B. footboard
C. chest rolls
D. bean bag

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Answer:

A, stirrups

Step-by-step explanation:

Patient positioning is not an easy task but very important while preparing for surgery. A prone position is one when the patient lies facing the ground. The patient is usually turned into the prone position from the supine position ( the patient lies facing the ceiling).

The thighs and knees of the patient are cradled in a boot-type stirrups. This is used to make the patient completely unmovable during the surgery. The knees should also be padded to avoid any discomfort for the patient.

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