NIFA STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2023/2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

NIFA STUDY GUIDE EXAM 2023/2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS The number one patient safety issue identified in a survey of peri-operative nurses is preventing: - Correct Answer Wrong site/procedure/patient surgery Reprocessing (flashing) instruments in the OR is high risk because: - Correct Answer OR personnel not properly trained to reprocess instruments To safely transfer and position patients in a manner that prevents shearing, personnel should use a mechanical lifting device for a supine-to-supine transfer of a patient weighing more than: - Correct Answer 157 lbs _______________ should be the primary decision makers for what equipment and supplies are purchased and stocked in the difficult airway management cart. - Correct Answer Anesthesia personnel Proper specimen management techniques prevent errors and include all of the following EXCEPT: - Correct Answer Receiving specimens from the surgical field then affixing patient label to each Preventing surgical fires is a top priority for all OR personnel and members of the surgical team should perform all of the following duties EXCEPT: - Correct Answer Perform a weekly fire risk assessment Peri-operative hypothermia is an important issue for all anesthetized patients because of all of the following EXCEPT: - Correct Answer Increases risk of renal failure Recommendations for preventing retained surgical items include all of the following EXCEPT: - Correct Answer Utilizing a multidisciplinary team to resolve incorrect counts Select the appropriate order for administering blood and blood products. - Correct Answer Verify informed consent for blood, verify patient identification and blood type and unit numbers against blood tag and requisition slip with second licensed person, sign slips Weighing sponges is a valuable tool for meticulous calculation of blood and fluid loss when conducted correctly and used in appropriate circumstances. Select the response that correctly reflects the best