Draping

Question 1

patient is in sitting + you want to expose their shoulder but also maintain their modesty

Answer 1

-bring sheet across the patient + under the shoulder you want to expose
-drape can be secured in the back with a clip

THINK TOGA

Question 2

patient is in supine + you want to expose their shoulder but also maintain their modesty

Answer 2

-same as sitting but just tuck under patients body

THINK TOGA

Question 3

lower extremity draping in supine

Answer 3

-patient is laying on top of sheet
-bring sheet between their legs to maintain modesty
-access to both legs

THINK CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS

Question 4

patient is in supine + we want to encompass the ONE limb

Answer 4

-put sheet over both legs
-bring one side of sheet under the limb you want to expose
-on exposed side, use edge of sheet to wrap around the front of body
-only 1 leg exposed
-good for when elevating leg