AORN PERIOP 101

All the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a patient EXCEPT: a) anesthesiologist b) CRNA c) anesthesiology assistant d) operating surgeon - ANSWER d) operating surgeon Of the following, which is not used to secure airway: a) ET tube b) LMA c) nasal cannula d) oral airway - ANSWER c) nasal cannula The perioperative team should know the location of equipment stored in the OR and in the department. Equipment that the anesthesia provider may request inclu...

Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid in ____ A. Removal of resident bacteria B. Removal of dirt and oil C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials D. Removal of transient bacteria - ANSWER>>>>>A. Removal of resident bacteria Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by: A. Use of a degreaser B. Use of antimicrobials C. Prepping clean to dirty D. Mechanical friction - ANSWER>>>>>B. Use of antimicrobials Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agent...

Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) - ANSWER 1. Anesthesiologists 2. CRNA's 3. Anesthesia assistants 4. Periop nurses 4 types anesthesia - ANSWER General - loss of consciousness Regional - loss of sensation Local - small area loss of sensation MAC - IV Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? - ANSWER RN What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) - ANSWER 1. Extravasation of IV 2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat 3. Difficulty breathing 4 Stages of anesthesia - ANSWER 1. Initial admin...

What is a Blunt needle point? - ANSWER 1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver. What are disposable stapler sets? - ANSWER 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes. What is cc? - ANSWER 3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. What is Clean contaminated? - ANSWER 5.The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal h...

When applying the concept of surgical conscience which of the following statement should be considered? Select all that apply. - ANSWER A. It involves mental discipline & the ability to speak out B. It is essential to the delivery of optimal care and prevent harm. D. Surgical conscience allows for no compromise in the principles of aseptic technique. In preparing for a regulatory survey, your quality consultant questions you about the restricted zone in your OR suite. The following st...

All the following professionals are qualified to provide anesthesia to a patient EXCEPT: a) anesthesiologist b) CRNA c) anesthesiology assistant d) operating surgeon - ANSWER d) operating surgeon Of the following, which is not used to secure airway: a) ET tube b) LMA c) nasal cannula d) oral airway - ANSWER c) nasal cannula The perioperative team should know the location of equipment stored in the OR and in the department. Equipment that the anesthesia provider may request inclu...

Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid in ____ A. Removal of resident bacteria B. Removal of dirt and oil C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials D. Removal of transient bacteria - ANSWER>>>>>A. Removal of resident bacteria Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by: A. Use of a degreaser B. Use of antimicrobials C. Prepping clean to dirty D. Mechanical friction - ANSWER>>>>>B. Use of antimicrobials Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agent...

Who can provide anesthesia care? (4) - ANSWER 1. Anesthesiologists 2. CRNA's 3. Anesthesia assistants 4. Periop nurses 4 types anesthesia - ANSWER General - loss of consciousness Regional - loss of sensation Local - small area loss of sensation MAC - IV Whose responsibility during MAC to monitor pt? - ANSWER RN What should RN monitor during MAC? (3) - ANSWER 1. Extravasation of IV 2. Reduction of arterial O2 sat 3. Difficulty breathing 4 Stages of anesthesia - ANSWER 1. Initial admi...

What is a Blunt needle point? - ANSWER 1.This type of needle point is what you would expect to be needed for suturing friable tissue such as the liver. What are disposable stapler sets? - ANSWER 2.These particular wound closing items are available in a wide variety of instrument sizes. What is cc? - ANSWER 3.Give one example from TJC list of Do-Not-Use Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. What is Clean contaminated? - ANSWER 5.The surgical wound classification for a total abdominal h...

Using mechanical friction when prepping will NOT aid in ____ A. Removal of resident bacteria B. Removal of dirt and oil C. The effectiveness of antimicrobials D. Removal of transient bacteria CORRECT ANSWERS: A. Removal of resident bacteria Reduction in resident bacteria is aided by: A. Use of a degreaser B. Use of antimicrobials C. Prepping clean to dirty D. Mechanical friction CORRECT ANSWERS: B. Use of antimicrobials Prolonged contact of skin antisepsis agents due to pooli...