Prolonged Lithotomy Positioning Can Result in Neuropathies of the Legs

question 29

Multiple Choice

Prolonged lithotomy positioning can result in neuropathies of the legs.The most frequently injured nerves are the obturator,sciatic,femoral,and _ nerve,which can result in injury from __.

• A) tibial;hyperextension
• B) common peroneal;full leg sequential compression wraps
• C) iliopsoas;hyperabduction and contact with candy cane stirrup pole
• D) patellar;deep tissue injury from contact pressure with underside of Mayo stand

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