CNOR-PREP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How do you do self-gowning and gloving relief members for a surgical team? - Answer- Open sterile gown and gloves on a separate surface using aseptic technique Most effective way to reduce possibility of contamination of sterile field during induction, positioning and prep of patient - Answer- Surgical field should be covered during high activity in the OR Metal instruments stored with rubber protective tips need to be sterilized with this method - Answer- Remove the rubber tips and sterilize the instruments for 3 min @ 270F Four laparoscopic tubal ligations have been scheduled for the same day. ONE OF THE FOUR AVAILABLE laparoscopes is contaminated during the preparation for thr 2nd tubal ligation. The laparoscopes will not withstand steam sterilization. In this situation, what would be the most appropriate course of action? - Answer- Inform the surgeon of the potential compromise in the 4th patient's care and explore alternate solutions. The bowie-dick test is used to determine the steam sterilizer for their______ - Answer- This is to check if the vacuum is working properly A prosthesis is contaminated during an orthopedic case and a suitable replacement is not immediately available. How should this prosthesis be decontaminated? - Answer- Flash sterilize @ 270 F for 10 min with both chemical and biological indicators. A chemical indicator included in the instruments processed in a gravity displacement steam ste