Healthstream Module Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Hallways leading to the OR and the sterile processing areas are designated as ........ areas of the perioperative environment? Correct Answer Semi-restricted The airflow in an OR has a(n) ...... pressure relationship to the adjacent OR hallway? Correct Answer Positive Which of the following areas in a perioperative environment is considered a restricted area? Correct Answer Operating Room Which team member establishes the sterile field and passes instruments to the surgeon? Correct Answer scrub person What is the primary medication to treat a patient experiencing a malignant hyperthermia (MH) crisis? Correct Answer Dantrolene sodium Which of the following is NOT a fire prevention practice during surgery? 1. place the electrosurgical pencil in a holster when not in use. 2. have fluids for irrigation immediately available on the sterile field. 3. include a discussion of the fire risk assessment during the preop briefing. 4. verify the patient's position during the time out. Correct Answer 4. Verify the patient's position during the time out. What is considered an ignition source that may cause a fire to ignite during surgery? Correct Answer electrosurgery and laser. Which intervention should be implemented immediately when a fire occurs in a patient's airway? Correct Answer remove the endotracheal tube and any segments of the burned tube that remain in the airway. An anesthesia professional states, "this patient is experiencing local anesthetic systemic toxicity." The periop RN should be prepared to assist with the administration of? Correct Answer 20% lipid emulsion therapy. what is recognized as a primary means to prevent health-care associated infections? Correct Answer Hand hygiene What cleaning is conducted between each procedure? Correct Answer Turnover