CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

Which of the following conditions would most likely require use of a flotation mattress during the procedure?
  1. A patient who is having a coronary artery bypass graft
  2. A patient who is having a vasectomy
  3. A patient who is having a cesarean section
  4. A patient who is having eye surgery
Explanation
Answer: A-A flotation mattress is most likely to be used for a patient who is having a coronary artery bypass graft. Flotation mattresses work to reduce pressure injuries that may occur during the surgical procedure. They are often indicated for those surgeries that last longer than two hours.
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