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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...
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. 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?
electrosurgery and laser.
Which intervention should be implemented immediately when a fire occurs in a patient's airway?
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."
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The periop RN should be prepared to assist with the administration of? 20% lipid
emulsion therapy.
what is recognized as a primary means to prevent health-care associated infections? Hand
hygiene
What cleaning is conducted between each procedure? Turnover
what action is considered to be the single most important action that can prevent the spread of
infection? hand hygiene
In the periop setting, what surface is always considered contaminated? Floor
In the morning, before the start of the first procedure of the day, what should be done to remove
dust and debris? damp dusting
What is the term to describe the amount of time designated by the manufacturer that a cleaning
agent must remain wet on the surface to achieve disinfection? contact time
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What is the common term for the directions provided by a manufacture on how to accurately use
their product? IFU
Terminal cleaning is performed after an environmental contamination event like flood. Which of
the following additional measures is taken when there is a pest infestation?
1. containing biological waste.
2. removing food waste.
3. cleaning common eating areas.
4. all above. all of the above.
What is the best method to use to complete turnover cleaning? Standardized
- this includes perimeter, divide in half, and zone methods of cleaning.
What is the removal of pathogenic and other microorganisms from surfaces by using chemical or
physical means? Disinfection
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What is a systematic inquiry used to generate new knowledge? research
Which of the following is an example of direct expense in the perioperative department?
1.annual payment for legal services
2. salary of finance manager
3. utility bills
4. wages of full-time employees who use timecards to track hours. 4. wages of fulltime
employees
You and another team member just finished a procedure. You hear your team member make
snide comments about the patient in the cafe. You notice people who are not healthcare workers
listening in.
What type of behavior has your team member exhibited? breach of privacy
Which organization writes the standards of perioperative nursing? The AORN
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