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1 hour; 250-300 mmHg
continuous tourniquet pressure less than 1 hour on the upper extremity and less than 2 hours
on the thigh. Tourniquet pressure should not exceed the recommended maximum cuff pressure
limits of 300 to 350 mm Hg for the thigh and 250 to 300 mm Hg for the arm and the lower leg. -
ANS-The recommended length of time for inflation of an upper extremity tourniquet on a patient
under 50 years old is_______while the recommended pressure is _____.
2-3 - ANS-The tensile strength of lactic & glycolic acid polymers is sufficient for approximation of
tissues for _____ weeks.
3 - ANS-New synthetic polymers such as PDS provide wound support up to _____ months
32 - ANS-Pressure against the skin above ____mm hg interferes with tissue perfusion
A level III trauma center provides advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), surgery, stabilization,
and transfer, while a level IV only provides ACLS services before immediate transfer to a higher
level center - ANS-Which statement regarding level III and level IV trauma centers best
describes the difference between the two types of centers
Absorption - ANS-Tissue reaction characteristics that need considered when choosing suture
include
Airway anatomy changes in the elderly - ANS-The perioperative nurse should plan to remain
close to the elderly patient during induction because
Arteriosclerosis is a natural part of the aging process. - ANS-statement regarding risk factors for
developing vascular disease is true
Avoid placing specimens for frozen section in formalin. - ANS-Proper care and handling of
surgical specimens is imperative for correct diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis planning of the
patient. Select the response that best reflects correct specimen care and handling
Beta Blockers - ANS-Identify the class of medications that can increase the risk or severity of a
reaction to contrast media
bronchospasm; aspiration - ANS-On extubation, Daniel presented with coughing, wheezing,
dyspnea, use of accessory muscles, and tachypnea. Daniel is presenting with _______
probably caused by _______.
, bundles of fiberoptic glass rods - ANS-The light transmission through an endoscope is achieved
by way of
Cardiac catherization - ANS-Definitive information about the extent and location of ischemic
heart disease can be obtained from which of the following tests
Cardiac catheterization unit and intensive care unit - ANS-A percutaneous method of instituting
femoral vein-femoral artery cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) can be used for minimally invasive
(or conventional open) procedures and in emergency situations where the environment is not
conducive to traditional CPB methods. Select the areas where percutaneous CPB would be
indicated
Central venous line - ANS-Vascular access in pediatric patients may be established
intraoperatively for short-term (weeks) or long-term (months, years) use
Circumflex coronary artery - ANS-the correct branch of the Left main coronary artery
clinical aromatherapy - ANS-The child inhales the favorite flavor while drifting off to sleep. This
complementary therapy falls within the category of:
concentrate and conduct incoming sound waves into the external auditory canal. - ANS-he
external ear, which includes the auricle (or pinna) and external auditory canal, is composed of
cartilage covered with skin. The primary function of the auricle is to
consider and plan for the possibility of conversion to open thyroidectomy - ANS-A minimally
invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) procedure relies on Miccoli instruments added to
the standard thyroid or neck dissection setup, a 30-degree endoscope, and an ultrasonic
(harmonic) scalpel with scissors to ligate and divide the vessels. An important risk reduction
strategy for any minimally invasive procedure would be
cutting taper - ANS-A needletype frequently used in microsurgery is
CVI is not life-threatening or limb-threatening - ANS-Patients with chronic venous insufficiency
(CVI) are not typically treated surgically as often as patients with arterial disease because:
daily when the areas are being used - ANS-Terminal cleaning and disinfection of the operating
room should be done
decreased risk for hernia - ANS-a possible benefit to the paramedian incision
Digital subtraction angiography - ANS-The diagnostic test that is performed to differentiate
between acute and chronic thrombosis
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